Oricef 2 gm/vial (IV Injection)
2 gm vial: ৳ 490.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Gonorrhea
- Bacterial Septicemia
- Bone and joint infections
- Meningitis
- Prevention of postoperative infections
- Perioperative prophylaxis of infections associated with surgery
Pharmacology
3rd generation broad-spectrum parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic
Mechanism of Action
Interferes with synthesis of bacterial cell wall, long plasma elimination half-life, not metabolized in the body
Dosage
- Usual dose of 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Maximum dose of 4 gm/day
Administration
- Intramuscular Injection with Lidocaine HCI 1%
- Intravenous Injection with Water for injection
Interactions
No drug interactions reported
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects including diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
- Cutaneous reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria, edema
- Hematologic reactions including eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, anemia
- Hepatic reactions including elevations of SGOT or SGPT, bilirubinemia
- CNS reactions including nervousness, confusion, headache
- Local phlebitis following intravenous administration
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Safety in human pregnancy not established
- Low concentrations excreted in human milk
Precautions and Warnings
- Anaphylactic shock precautions
- Caution in lactating mothers
Use in Special Populations
Risk to neonates
Overdose Effects
No specific antidote; treatment should be symptomatic
Therapeutic Class
Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture, keep out of reach of children