Extacef XL 1.5gm Injection (Ceftriaxone 1000mg / Sulbactam 500mg)

Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm is a combination of two medicines: Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It has bactericidal action (kills bacteria). It works by preventing the formation of the cell wall (the outer protective layer of bacteria, which is essential for its survival) by preventing protein synthesis. Sulbactam inhibits the action of beta-lactamase. Beta-lactamase is an enzyme produced by bacteria that can destroy antibiotics (ceftriaxone).

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm are pain and swelling at the injection site, skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and black/tarry stools. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm if you are allergic to penicillin any cephalosporin antibiotic or its contents. Before taking Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, diabetes or using other antibiotics. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop using Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (bacteria become resistant to antibiotics). Before taking Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm, inform your doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance, seizures, gastrointestinal diseases. Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm is probably safe when used in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and the elderly. Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm may not interact with alcohol. Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Bacterial infections.

Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm contains Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic, whereas Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Extacef Xl Injection 1.5gm has broad-spectrum activity and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It makes the drug effective in multiple serious bacterial infections including infections of the bloodstream (septicemia), bones (osteomyelitis), the heart valves (endocarditis), the membranes protecting the brain (meningitis), acute bacterial otitis media (infection of the middle ear) and the lining of the abdomen (peritonitis) and to prevent and treat infections following surgeries.

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• Pain at the injection site
• Swelling at the injection site
• Skin rash
• Diarrhoea
• Anaphylaxis
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Black/tarry stools