Biocef-S 1.5gm Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is biocef-s 1.5gm injection used for?
Biocef-S 1.5gm Injection is a combination antibiotic containing Ceftriaxone (1000mg) and Sulbactam (500mg). It is used to treat various bacterial infections by stopping bacterial growth and preventing resistance. It is administered intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision.
- Generic Name: Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam
- Manufacturer: Leeford Healthcare Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ biocef-s 1.5gm injection Uses & Benefits
Lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, meningitis, bone and joint infections
Off-label uses: Gonorrhea, Lyme disease, pelvic inflammatory disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ceftriaxone + Sulbactam |
| Brand Name | Accuzon Plus 1.5gm Injection |
| Manufacturer | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM) |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light; reconstituted solution stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 3 days refrigerated |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ceftriaxone inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs); Sulbactam irreversibly inhibits beta-lactamases, protecting ceftriaxone from degradation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take biocef-s 1.5gm injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of biocef-s 1.5gm injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reactions
- Rash
- Eosinophilia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Biliary sludge
- Interstitial nephritis
- Agranulocytosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased side effects like nausea and dizziness |
| Live vaccines | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction)
- Aminoglycosides (nephrotoxicity)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Probenecid
- Loop diuretics
- NSAIDs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Live vaccines
- BCG
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None known
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May cause disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, headache)
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or beta-lactam antibiotics; history of anaphylaxis to penicillins
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of superinfection, bleeding tendencies
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low amounts; generally considered compatible
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may remove ceftriaxone but not sulbactam
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose