Curaxone 1gm Injection 1s

Ceftriaxone is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Ceftriaxone 1000mg

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Ceftriaxone is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:

• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Meningitis caused by susceptible organisms
• Septicemia and bacteremia

Follow these instructions:

• The dose to be administered is determined by the doctor depending on the type of infection, its severity, body weight, age and other determining factors.
• The dose may be administered IV or IM.
• The daily dose must not exceed 4g in case of other infections and 2g in case of skin and skin structure infections

Overdosage reactions include seizures, encephalopathy, non-convulsive status epilepticus. In case of overdosage, drug concentration will not be reduced by dialysis. There is no specific antidote. Treatment is usually symptomatic. Seek medical help immediately in case of overdose.

Try not to miss a dose. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. Then continue your normal schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

May be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Do not use diluents containing calcium with this, such as ringer's solution. Reconstitute ceftriaxone powder with the apropriate diluent for IM use. Diluent must be injected in vial and shaken vigorously before withdrawal into syringe. For IV use, inject via infusion over a period of 30 minutes.

Ceftriaxone is not recommended in case of:

• Neonates
• Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins.
• solutions containing lidocaine as a solvent for ceftriaxone.

Common side effects include:

Precautions and warnings include:

• Careful observation of the patient in necessary to avoid superinfection
• Caution should be exercised in patients with severe heaptic and renal dysfunction

Do not administer ceftriaxone in case you are already on:

• Vitamin K antagonists
• Calcium containing formulations
• Aceclofenac
• Blood thinners

Ceftriaxone for injection sterile powder must be stored at 20-25 degree Celsius and must be protected from light. After reconstitution, protection from normal light isn't necessary. Keep away from children

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Must be injected well within the body of a large muscle in case of IM administration.