Ceftobac 1 gm/vial (IV Injection)
1 gm vial: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Ceftobac Injection
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Parenteral Antibiotics
- Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Major 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 antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity
- Potent against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stable in the presence of beta lactamases
- Long plasma elimination half-life of 6 to 9 hours
Dosage
- Adult dose: 1 to 2 gm IV or IM once a day
- Usual duration of therapy: 4 to 14 days
- Infant and Children dose: 50 to 75 mg/kg IV or IM once a day
- Maximum dose for adults: 4 gm/day
- Maximum dose for children: 2 gm/day
Administration
- Preparation for Intramuscular Injection
- Preparation for Intravenous Injection
- Recommended infusion period of 30 minutes
- Administration over 2-4 minutes
Interaction
- No reported drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal effects: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
- Cutaneous reactions: rash, pruritus, urticaria
- Hematologic reactions: eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia
- Hepatic reactions: elevations of SGOT or SGPT
- CNS reactions: nervousness, confusion, headache
- Rare occurrence of local phlebitis following IV administration
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established in human pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of anaphylactic shock
- Possibility of gallbladder sludge
- Regular blood picture checks during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Not to be given to premature and newborn neonates
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Keep away from light and moisture