Nilicon 500 mg/vial (IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftriaxone sodium
Company Ethical drugs limited
Also available as
Nilicon 2 gm injection Nilicon 1 gm injection Nilicon 250 mg injection Nilicon 250 mg injection Nilicon 500 mg injection Nilicon 1 gm injection

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
  • Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Interferes with synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • High stability in presence of beta lactamases
  • Long plasma elimination half-life
  • Not metabolized in the body
  • Excretion in urine and bile
  • Highly protein bound

Dosage

  • Administered intravenously or intramuscularly
  • Different doses for adults, infants, and children
  • Maximum daily doses for different infections
  • Duration of therapy guidelines

Administration

  • Preparation of solutions for intramuscular or intravenous injections
  • Specific dilution instructions for different doses
  • Injection administration details
  • Recommendation for tolerance test before treatment

Interaction

  • No reported drug interactions

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Commonly well tolerated
  • Various gastrointestinal, cutaneous, hematologic, hepatic, and CNS side effects reported
  • Rare occurrence of local phlebitis following intravenous administration

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established in human pregnancy
  • Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of anaphylactic shock
  • Possibility of gallbladder sludge with prolonged use
  • Monitoring blood picture during prolonged treatment

Use in Special Populations

  • Avoid use in neonates if premature or newborn (up to 28 days of age)

Overdose Effects

  • No specific antidote
  • Symptomatic treatment recommended

Storage Conditions

  • Store vial below 30°C in a cool, dry place
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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