Description

LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

LEADCEF-S POWDER FOR INJECTION SIDE EFFECTS

• Diarrhea
• Increased liver enzymes
• Allergic reaction
• Rash

HOW TO USE LEADCEF-S POWDER FOR INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW LEADCEF-S POWDER FOR INJECTION WORKS

LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Ceftriaxone against bacteria.

LEADCEF-S POWDER FOR INJECTION RELATED WARNINGS

• Alcohol : Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
• Pregnancy : LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
• Lactation : LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
• Driving : LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
• Kidney : There is limited information available on the use of LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
• Liver : LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
  Dose adjustment of LEADCEF-S 1gm/500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.