Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Cefoperazone
Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylate
Pharmacological Group
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Uses
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Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group
Cefoperazone (Na) is the derivative of Cefoperazone. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephem Carboxylate. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cefoperazone is 645.67.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV/IM
1 to 2 g — 12 hourly
2
Child · Intra Muscular
25 to 100 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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3
Child · Intra Venous
25 to 100 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Cefoperazone is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product
Important Warnings
Cefoperazone should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function
Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs
Side Effects
Along with its needed effectsa medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occurif they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Blacktarrystools bluish color of the skin chills cough dark urine difficulty in breathing or swallowing fast heartbeat fever general tiredness and weakness light-colored stools lower back or side pain nausea pain or swelling at the injection site painful or difficult urination pale skin skin itchingrashor redness sore throat stomach cramps swelling of the facethroator tongue swelling of the foot or leg tenderness ulcerssoresor white spots in the mouth unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness upper right stomach pain vomiting watery or bloody diarrhea yellow eyes and skin Incidence not known Bleeding gums bleeding under the skin blisteringpeelingloosening of the skin blood in the urine or stools clay-colored stools coldclammy skin confusion coughing up blood dizziness fastweak pulse headache increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding joint or muscle pain lightheadedness loss of appetite nosebleeds paralysis pinpoint red spots on the skin prolonged bleeding from cuts red
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all
in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases
your doctor may want to change the dose
or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine
it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended
but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together
your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Cholera Vaccine
Live Heparin
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 415.49
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 415.49
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefoperazone, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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