Inoxon 250 mg/vial (IM Injection)

250 mg vial: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftriaxone sodium
Company Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Inoxon 500 mg injection Inoxon 1 gm injection Inoxon 250 mg injection Inoxon 500 mg injection Inoxon 1 gm injection Inoxon 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

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

  • Adult: 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
  • Infants and Children (01 month or older): 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
  • Duration of therapy: 4 to 14 days; in complicated infections, longer therapy may be required

Administration

  • Preparation of Solutions for Intramuscular / Intravenous Injections
  • Administered over 2-4 minutes by Intramuscular or Intravenous injection or by tubing infusion

Interaction

No drug interactions have been reported.

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal effects including diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
  • Cutaneous reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria
  • Hematologic reactions including eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia
  • Hepatic reactions including elevations of SGOT or SGPT
  • CNS reactions including nervousness, confusion, sleep disturbances
  • Local phlebitis occurs rarely following intravenous administration

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety in human pregnancy not established. Caution during lactation.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Anaphylactic shock
  • Gallbladder sonogram shadows
  • Regular blood picture checks during prolonged treatment

Use in Special Populations

Inoxon must not be given to neonates if they are premature or newborn (up to 28 days of age).

Overdose Effects

There is 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. Keep out of the reach of children.

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