Aciphin 500 mg/vial (IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 130.39

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftriaxone sodium
Company Aci limited
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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

Ceftriaxone is a 3rd generation broad-spectrum parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic with potent bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

Dosage

  • Usual dose for adults: 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
  • Maximum adult dose: 4 gm/day
  • Usual dose for children: 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
  • Maximum children's dose: 2 gm/day

Administration

  • Must be administered intramuscularly or intravenously
  • Injection should be administered over 2-4 minutes
  • Preparation of solutions for injections with specific volumes of Water for Injection or Lidocaine HCI 1%

Interaction

No drug interactions reported

Contraindications

Ceftriaxone should not be given to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal effects
  • Cutaneous reactions
  • Hematologic reactions
  • Hepatic reactions
  • CNS reactions
  • Local phlebitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety in human pregnancy not established; caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Potential for anaphylactic shock
  • Risk of gallbladder condition
  • Regular blood checks during prolonged treatment

Use in Special Populations

Must not be given to neonates if premature or newborn (up to 28 days of age)

Overdose Effects

No specific antidote; treatment should be symptomatic

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Vial store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture

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