A uterine infection, also known as endometritis, is a bacterial infection of the uterine lining. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacteria responsible for uterine infections. Uterine infections occur in about 10 to 30 percent of women who undergo a cesarean birth and in about 1 to 3 percent of women who give birth vaginally, notes Birth.com.au. The symptoms of a uterine infection include vaginal bleeding, fever, headache and pain during or after sexual intercourse.
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including gonorrhea, uterine infection and pelvic inflammatory disease. Ceftriaxone fights bacterial infections by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Ceftriaxone interacts with penicillin-binding proteins within the cell wall and effectively inhibits the cross-linkage of peptidoglycan. By inhibiting the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall, the bacterial cell is forced to release autolysins that destroy the cell membrane and kill the bacterial cells. Ceftriaxone is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. According to Drugs.com, the side effects commonly associated with ceftriaxone include headaches, dizziness, vaginal itching and nausea.
Ceftazidime
Ceftazidime is a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as uterine infections. Ceftazidime inhibits bacterial growth by interacting with penicillin-binding proteins inside the cell wall. This effectively inhibits the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall, thereby forcing the bacterial cell to release autolysins which destroy the cellular membrane and kill the bacteria. Ceftazidime is administered intramuscularly one to three times daily. According to MedlinePlus, side effects commonly associated with ceftazidime include nausea, vomiting and stomach pains.
Zosyn
Zosyn is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including those that cause uterine infections. Zosyn is a combination of two drugs: piperacillin, a penicillinase antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth, and tazobactam, an enzyme inhibitor that helps to improve the effectiveness of piperacillin, notes Rxlist. Similar to other penicillin class drugs, piperacillin inhibits the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall by interacting with penicillin-binding proteins and forcing the cell to release autolysins which destroy the cellular membrane and kill the bacteria. Side effects commonly associated with Zosyn include vomiting, stomach pain and headache. Zosyn is administered intravenously for a period of seven to 10 days or as prescribed by a physician.
