G-Ceftriax 500 mg/vial (IV Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma 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 antibacterial
- Potent bactericidal activity
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Long plasma elimination half-life
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamases
- Not metabolized in the body
- Highly protein bound
Dosage
- Usual dose for adults: 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Maximum dose for adults: 4 gm/day
- Usual dose for infants and children: 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Maximum dose for infants and children: 2 gm/day
- Administration duration: 4 to 14 days
Administration
- Preparation for intramuscular / intravenous injections
- Administered over 2-4 minutes by intramuscular or intravenous injection
- Test dose for patient tolerance
Interaction
No drug interactions reported
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Cutaneous reactions
- Hematologic reactions
- Hepatic reactions
- CNS reactions
- Local phlebitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not established safety in human pregnancy
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Anaphylactic shock
- Sludge in gallbladder
- Blood picture checks during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
Not to be given to premature and newborn neonates
Overdose Effects
No specific antidote. Symptomatic treatment