Drug reference
cefoperazone-sulbactam
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Cephalosporins)
Mechanism of action
Drug combination of beta-lactamase inhibitor with Cefoperazone, a third-generation cephalosporin, interferes with cell wall synthesis by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), thus preventing cross-linking of nascent peptidoglycan.
Common side effects
- Transient elevations of the BUN
- neutropenia
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is cefoperazone-sulbactam?
cefoperazone-sulbactam belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does cefoperazone-sulbactam work?
Drug combination of beta-lactamase inhibitor with Cefoperazone, a third-generation cephalosporin, interferes with cell wall synthesis by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), thus preventing cross-linking of nascent peptidoglycan.
What are the common side effects of cefoperazone-sulbactam?
Transient elevations of the BUN, neutropenia, Diarrhea
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