Bactwar 200mg/150mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bactwar 200mg/150mg tablet used for?
Bactwar 200mg/150mg Tablet is a combination antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and ear infections. Cefixime kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, while Sulbactam prevents bacterial resistance by inhibiting beta-lactamase enzymes.
- Generic Name: Cefixime + Sulbactam
- Manufacturer: Solariz Healthcare Private Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bactwar 200mg/150mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, typhoid fever, gonorrhea.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in surgery (not standard); empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia (not first-line).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefixime + Sulbactam |
| Brand Name | Bactwar 200mg/150mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Solariz Healthcare Private Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs); Sulbactam inhibits beta-lactamases, protecting cefixime from degradation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bactwar 200mg/150mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bactwar 200mg/150mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures
- Hemolytic anemia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Moderate | Decreased excretion of cefixime |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Live typhoid vaccine
- BCG vaccine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Aminoglycosides
- Loop diuretics
- Oral contraceptives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Iron supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not reduce overall absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction; but avoid alcohol to prevent disulfiram-like reaction (rare with cephalosporins).
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or sulbactam; severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min) without dose adjustment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, CBC, signs of superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low amounts; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may help remove cefixime and sulbactam.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.