Nilicon 500 mg/vial (IM Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| 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
- Bactericidal activity
- Interference with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of beta lactamases
- Long plasma elimination half-life
- Unmetabolized excretion
Dosage
- 1 to 2 gm dosage for adults
- 250 mg dosage for uncomplicated gonococcal infections
- 1 g dosage for surgical prophylaxis
- 50 to 75 mg/kg dosage for infants and children
- Duration of therapy of 4 to 14 days
- Maximum dose limits
Administration
- Preparation for Intramuscular / Intravenous Injections
- Dissolving in Lidocaine HCI or Water for injection
- Administration guidelines and timing
- Patient tolerance test recommendation
- Potency maintenance
Interaction
- No reported drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects
- Cutaneous reactions
- Hematologic reactions
- Hepatic reactions
- CNS reactions
- Local phlebitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety concerns in pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Anaphylactic shock precautions
- Gallbladder sludge detection
- Blood picture monitoring during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Avoidance in neonates, premature and newborns
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage conditions
- Protection from light and moisture
- Child-proofing measures