Trax 250 mg/vial (IV Injection)

250 mg vial: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftriaxone sodium
Company Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Trax 250 mg injection Trax 500 mg injection Trax 1 gm injection Trax 500 mg injection Trax 1 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.

Mode of Action

Potent bactericidal activity against a wide range of bacteria

Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 1 to 2 gm by intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
  • Maximum adult dose: 4 gm/day
  • Uncomplicated gonococcal infections: 250 mg IM as a single dose
  • Surgical prophylaxis: 1 g IV as a single dose 30 to 120 minutes before surgery
  • Infants and children dosage: 50 to 75 mg/kg intravenous or intramuscular administration once a day
  • Duration of therapy: 4 to 14 days

Administration

  • Preparation of Solutions for Intramuscular / Intravenous Injections
  • Administration over a period of 30 minutes at concentration between 10 mg/mL and 40 mg/mL

Interaction

No drug interactions reported

Contraindications

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal effects
  • Cutaneous reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria
  • Hematologic reactions
  • Hepatic reactions
  • CNS reactions
  • Local phlebitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety in human pregnancy not established. Caution during lactation.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Anaphylactic shock precautions
  • Gallbladder condition precautions
  • Blood picture monitoring

Use in Special Populations

Must not be given to neonates if premature and newborn

Overdose Effects

No specific antidote. Treatment should be symptomatic

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children

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