Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sulbactam
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
Chemical Class
Cephem Carboxylate
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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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
History of allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins or sulbactam
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
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiaheadachehypertonialeucopenianervousness
Drug Interactions
Physical incompatibility with aminoglycoside
doxycycline
meclofenoxate
ajmaline
hydroxyzine
pro-cainamide
aminophylline
prochlorperazine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 270.75
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 270.75 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 270.75
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Sulbactam, and what they are not.You pay Rs 30 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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HORIZON
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