Eleva Plus Injection 1g

About Eleva Plus Injection 1g

Eleva Plus Injection 1g Uses

• Treats severe respiratory tract infections like pneumonia
• Manages complicated urinary tract infections
• Used for abdominal infections including peritonitis
• Treats skin, soft tissue, and bone infections caused by susceptible bacteria

Eleva Plus Injection 1g Benefits

• Combines a broad spectrum antibiotic with a beta lactamase inhibitor
• Effective against many resistant bacterial strains
• Suitable for serious infections needing hospital level treatment
• Can be given intravenously or intramuscularly based on severity

What Experts Say

Eleva Plus combines cefoperazone, a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, with sulbactam, a beta lactamase inhibitor. Sulbactam blocks enzymes some resistant bacteria use to destroy the antibiotic, restoring its effectiveness against organisms that would otherwise survive treatment and cause a relapse.

This combination is reserved for infections severe enough to need hospital administration, often when doctors suspect resistant organisms are involved. It is given as a slow intravenous infusion or deep intramuscular injection under close medical supervision throughout the entire treatment course.

Dosing depends on the severity of infection, kidney function, and patient weight, with adjustments made for children and older adults. Blood tests and clinical monitoring guide treatment duration to confirm the infection is responding well before the course is stopped or switched to an oral option.

Drug Class

• Cephalosporin Antibiotic with Beta Lactamase Inhibitor
• Combination Injectable Antibiotic

Eleva Plus Injection 1g formula

• Cefoperazone + Sulbactam

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Eleva Plus Injection 1g?

• Administered only by a healthcare professional as an injection
• Given as a slow intravenous infusion or deep intramuscular injection
• Dosing and frequency are set by the treating doctor based on the infection
• Never attempt to self administer this injection at home

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Can trigger a disulfiram like reaction with flushing, nausea, and rapid heartbeat.
• Warfarin: Cefoperazone can increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin.
• Aminoglycoside Antibiotics: Combined use may increase the risk of kidney toxicity.
• Oral Contraceptives: Antibiotics may reduce the reliability of birth control pills during the course.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic Reactions: Avoid Eleva Plus if you have a known allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics.
• Bleeding Risk: Cefoperazone can occasionally lower vitamin K levels and affect blood clotting.
• Diarrhea: It can disturb normal gut bacteria and cause loose stools or, rarely, severe colitis.
• Kidney or Liver Impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed in people with reduced kidney or liver function.
• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol during and shortly after treatment since cefoperazone can cause a disulfiram like reaction.

Eleva Plus Injection 1g Side Effects

• Pain or swelling at the injection site
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Nausea and vomiting
• Skin rash
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Low platelet counts with prolonged use
• Rare severe allergic reaction with swelling and breathing difficulty

Storage Conditions

• Store the vial below 25 degrees Celsius away from light
• Keep in the original packaging until ready to use
• Use the reconstituted solution promptly as directed by the pharmacist
• Keep strictly out of reach of children