Ceftriaid 2 gm/vial (IV Injection)
2 gm vial: ৳ 490.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Labaid pharma 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
Broad-spectrum parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Dosage
- Usual dose of 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day (or in equally divided doses twice a day) for adults
- For infants and children (01 month or older) - 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
Administration
- Preparation of Solutions for Intramuscular / Intravenous Injections
- Intramuscular Injection with Lidocaine HCI 1%
- Intravenous Injection with Water for Injection
- Recommended administration over 2-4 minutes by Intramuscular or Intravenous injection or by tubing infusion over a period of 30 minutes
Interaction
No drug interactions reported
Contraindications
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
- Cutaneous reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria
- Hematologic reactions including eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia
- Hepatic reactions including elevations of SGOT or SGPT, bilirubinemia
- CNS reactions including nervousness, confusion, headache
- Local phlebitis following intravenous administration
Pregnancy & Lactation
Safety in human pregnancy not established. Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Anaphylactic shock precautions
- Gallbladder sludge detected by sonograms
- Blood picture check during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
Avoid in neonates if premature and newborn (up to 28 days of age)
Overdose Effects
No specific antidote. Symptomatic treatment advised
Therapeutic Class
Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture