Ceftron 500 mg/vial (IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftriaxone sodium
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Ceftron 250 mg injection Ceftron 500 mg injection Ceftron 1 gm injection Ceftron 250 mg injection Ceftron 1 gm injection Ceftron 2 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 antibiotic
  • Bactericidal activity
  • Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Stable in the presence of beta lactamases
  • Long plasma elimination half-life
  • Not metabolized in the body
  • Highly protein bound

Dosage

  • Adult dosage of 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration
  • Pediatric dosage of 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration
  • Specific dosage for various infections
  • Maximum daily doses for different age groups

Administration

  • Preparation of solutions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
  • Recommended injection administration time
  • Patient tolerance test recommendation

Interaction

  • No reported drug interactions

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal effects
  • Cutaneous reactions
  • Hematologic reactions
  • Hepatic reactions
  • CNS reactions
  • Rare occurrence of local phlebitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established in human pregnancy
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of anaphylactic shock
  • Possibility of sludge detection in the gallbladder
  • Blood picture monitoring 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

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store vial in a cool, dry place
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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