Cefoperazone
Information about Cefoperazone
Cefoperazone Uses
Cefoperazone is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefoperazone works
Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Cefoperazone
Diarrhea, Itching, Decreased hemoglobin, Decreased hematocrit level, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Positive Coombs test, Low blood platelets, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Injection site phlebitis, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Jaundice, Urticaria, Maculopapular rash
Available Medicine for Cefoperazone
MagnamycinPfizer Ltd
₹128 to ₹6614 variant(s)
KephazonUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹356 to ₹5752 variant(s)
PurecefSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
CefoparazoneBiocon
₹871 variant(s)
DouxperDoux Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹2301 variant(s)
CefozegZegchem
₹67 to ₹3982 variant(s)
RectocefRidhima Biocare
₹3501 variant(s)
VdcefoMedios Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹2251 variant(s)
CefzochemAllenchem
₹2201 variant(s)
CofasoUnifaith Biotech (P) Limited
₹4561 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cefoperazone
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefoperazone to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefoperazone and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefoperazone as it may cause increased side effects.