Triject 1 gm/vial (IM Injection)

1 gm vial: ৳ 250.00

Medicine Details

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

  • Potent bactericidal activity
  • Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Broad-spectrum against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • High stability in the presence of beta lactamases
  • Long plasma elimination half-life
  • Not metabolized in the body
  • Highly protein bound (95%)

Dosage

  • Usual adult dose of 1 to 2 gm once a day
  • Maximum adult dose of 4 gm/day
  • Infant and children dose of 50 to 75 mg/kg once a day
  • Maximum infant and children dose of 2 gm/day
  • Duration of therapy of 4 to 14 days

Administration

  • Intramuscular or intravenous injection
  • Preparation of solutions for injections
  • Administered over 2-4 minutes
  • Patient tolerance test recommended

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established in human pregnancy
  • Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

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

Use in Special Populations

  • Not to be given to neonates if premature or newborn

Overdose Effects

  • No specific antidote
  • Symptomatic treatment

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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