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

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Addbactam 2gm Injection. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Addbactam 2gm Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant. | - Driving : SAFE

Addbactam 2gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Addbactam 2gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION

Addbactam 2gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

If you miss a dose of Addbactam 2gm Injection, consult your doctor.

Why is Addbactam 2gm Injection added to other antibiotics?::: Addbactam 2gm Injection added to other antibiotics like ampicillin, cefoperazone, etc., because Addbactam 2gm Injection contains Sulbactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of other antibiotics like ampicillin, cefoperazone, etc., against the bacteria.| Who should not take Addbactam 2gm Injection?::: Addbactam 2gm Injection should not be taken by an individual if he/she had an allergic reaction to ampicillin, sulbactam, or any penicillin antibiotic (such as penicillins or cephalosporins), or if he/she has a history of liver problems caused by ampicillin/sulbactam.| What should I discuss with my doctor before receiving Addbactam 2gm Injection?::: Before taking Addbactam 2gm Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Addbactam 2gm Injection or any similar medicine. Inform the doctor if you have any type of allergy, asthma or breathing problems, heart disease or kidney disease. Let your doctor know about all the medicines that you may be taking as they may affect or be affected by Addbactam 2gm Injection. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also seek their doctor?s advice before taking Addbactam 2gm Injection.| Can I use a discolored solution of Addbactam 2gm Injection?::: No. You should not use Addbactam 2gm Injection if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. The discolored solution may be contaminated and may not be as effective as it is expected to be. Also, it may cause additional side effects. So, it is better, that you discard the solution and go for another vial.| I feel better now. Can I stop taking Addbactam 2gm Injection?::: No. Make sure to receive all doses your doctor has prescribed, even if you feel better. This is because your symptoms may have improved but chances are that the infection is still present in your body. Skipping doses can increase the risk of developing an infection that is resistant to medication. So, continue taking Addbactam 2gm Injection as prescribed. After you have finished all the doses, your doctor may advise you on some tests to make sure your infection has completely cleared up.| Does Addbactam 2gm Injection treat the flu?::: No. Addbactam 2gm Injection does not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.

Addbactam 2gm Injection is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It works by blocking an enzyme called beta lactamase produced by bacteria to inactivate antibiotics. Addbactam 2gm Injection is frequently combined with beta-lactam antibiotics, such as ampicillin, cefoperazone, meropenem. As a single medicine, it treats infection caused by a type of bacterium called Acinetobacter baumanii. This activity is mediated by its interaction with certain proteins.

-Leflunomide (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Sulbactam with Leflunomide. Leflunomide may raise blood levels of Sulbactam.

| -Probenecid (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Sulbactam with Probenecid. Probenecid may raise blood levels of Sulbactam.

| -Teriflunomide (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Sulbactam with Teriflunomide. Teriflunomide may raise blood levels of Sulbactam.

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