Ceftrix 2 gm/vial (IV Injection)

2 gm vial: ৳ 300.90

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftriaxone sodium
Company Novo healthcare and pharma ltd
Also available as
Ceftrix 250 mg injection Ceftrix 500 mg injection Ceftrix 1 gm injection

Title

  • Ceftrix

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medication

Description

  • Ceftrix is a third generation broad-spectrum parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic indicated for the treatment of various major infections. It has potent bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

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. It kills bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall.

Dosage

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

Administration

  • Intramuscular or Intravenous Injection

Interaction

  • No drug interactions reported

Contraindications

  • History of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Stomatitis and glossitis
  • Rash
  • Pruritus
  • Urticaria
  • Eosinophilia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Leucopenia
  • Anemia
  • Phlebitis following intravenous administration

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Not established safe in human pregnancy
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions and warnings

  • Anaphylactic shock possible
  • Shadows suggesting sludge in the gallbladder may occur
  • Blood picture should be checked during prolonged treatment

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), away from light & moisture

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