ciractam 1.5gm injection
What is ciractam 1.5gm injection used for?
Ciraclam (Cefpirome + Sulbactam) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefpirome (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), which Cefpirome inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bindin. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefpirome + Sulbactam
- Manufacturer: Converge Biotech
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ciractam 1.5gm injection Uses & Benefits
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms: respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections.
Off-label uses: Bone and joint infections, Febrile neutropenia
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefpirome + Sulbactam |
| Brand Name | Ciraclam |
| Manufacturer | Converge Biotech |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular or intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light. Reconstituted solution stable for 24 hours at room temperature. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefpirome inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs); Sulbactam irreversibly inhibits beta-lactamases, preventing degradation of cefpirome.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ciractam 1.5gm injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ciractam 1.5gm injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Injection site reactions
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Seizures
- Acute renal failure
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefpirome, increased plasma levels and toxicity risk. |
| Aminoglycosides | Major | Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. |
| Loop diuretics | Major | Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. |
| Oral anticoagulants | Moderate | Potentiation of anticoagulant effect. |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Moderate | Reduced immunological response to vaccine. |
| BCG vaccine | Minor | Reduced vaccine efficacy. |
| Cholera vaccine | Minor | Reduced vaccine efficacy. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Probenecid
- Aminoglycosides
- Loop diuretics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral anticoagulants
- Live typhoid vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- BCG vaccine
- Cholera vaccine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No disulfiram-like reaction reported.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, penicillins, or beta-lactamase inhibitors.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of hypersensitivity, superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk in low concentrations.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.