Eracef 250 mg/vial (IM Injection)
250 mg vial: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| 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
- 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
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Infants and Children dosage: 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Maximum dose for various infections
- Duration of therapy
Administration
- Preparation of Solutions for Intramuscular / Intravenous Injections
- Recommended injection concentration
- Administration over specified time period
- Patient tolerance test recommendation
- Solution stability at different temperatures
Interaction
- No reported drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal effects
- Cutaneous reactions
- Hematologic reactions
- Hepatic reactions
- CNS reactions
- Rare occurrence of local phlebitis post intravenous administration
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established in human pregnancy
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of anaphylactic shock
- Possibility of gallbladder sludge
- Blood picture monitoring during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Avoid in premature and newborn neonates
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage temperature
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children