Powercef 1 gm/vial (IV Injection)
1 gm vial: ৳ 187.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftriaxone sodium |
| Company | Chemist laboratories 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 antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity
- Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Long plasma elimination half-life
- Stability in the presence of beta lactamases
- Not metabolized in the body
- Excretion in urine and feces
- Highly protein bound
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Maximum adult dose: 4 gm/day
- Pediatric dosage: 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
- Duration of therapy: 4 to 14 days
Administration
- Intramuscular injection preparation with Lidocaine HCI
- Intravenous injection preparation with Water for injection
- Injection administration over 2-4 minutes
- Patient tolerance test before administration
Interaction
- No reported drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal effects
- Cutaneous reactions
- Hematologic reactions
- Hepatic reactions
- CNS reactions
- Local phlebitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Unestablished safety in human pregnancy
- Low concentrations excreted in human milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential for anaphylactic shock
- Gallbladder sonogram shadows
- Blood picture monitoring during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Avoid use in premature and newborn neonates (up to 28 days of age)
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30° C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children