Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection

Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection 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.

Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection 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).

Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional, so do not self-administer. The common side effects of Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection include 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 these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection if you are allergic to penicillin or any cephalosporin antibiotic or its contents. Before taking Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, diabetes or using other antibiotics. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop using Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (bacteria become resistant to antibiotics). Before taking Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance, seizures, or gastrointestinal diseases. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection is probably safe when used in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and the elderly. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection may not interact with alcohol. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection contains Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic, whereas Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection 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.

It is not recommended to take Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection if you are allergic to penicillin, any cephalosporin antibiotic, or its contents. Before taking Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver disease, diabetes or using other antibiotics. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop using Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection as it may lead to antibiotic resistance (bacteria become resistant to antibiotics). Before taking Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection, inform your doctor if you have an electrolyte imbalance, seizures, or gastrointestinal diseases. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection is probably safe when used in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and the elderly. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection may not interact with alcohol. Vetaceph Plus 4.5 gm Injection may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy. Alterations in prothrombin time (a test used to check for bleeding problems) have been reported in patients receiving this medicine. Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile, and you may experience severe diarrhoea.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics.
• Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.