CEFTOLON-1000
MRP: 69
Packaging: 1 GM
Pack Type: injection
Composition:
Ceftriaxone Sodium 1000mg
Indication:
Bacteremia & Septicemia, Meningitis, Pneumonia & Bronchitis, Skin & Soft Tissue Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Post Surgical Condition.
Description:
Ceftriaxone Sodium 1000 mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, effective against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis and is used to treat serious bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, meningitis, septicemia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and gonorrhea.
Ceftriaxone is administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM) and is often used in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Tags:
- Broad-spectrum action against a wide range of bacteria
- Single daily dosing in most cases
- Useful in treating hospital- and community-acquired infections
- Convenient IM or IV administration
- Often used in pre-operative surgical prophylaxis
Usage Information
Dosage
Adults: 1–2 g once daily or divided every 12 hours depending on infection Children: 50–100 mg/kg/day in divided doses (max 4g/day) Route: Intramuscular (IM) or Intravenous (IV) Duration: Based on infection type (5–14 days typical) Always administer under supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.
Side Effects
Common side effects: Pain or redness at injection site Diarrhea or loose stools Rash or itching Nausea/vomiting Rare but serious: Anaphylaxis Pseudomembranous colitis Blood count changes Gallbladder pseudolithiasis (especially in children)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins Neonates with hyperbilirubinemia (risk of kernicterus) Should not be mixed or co-administered with calcium-containing IV solutions in neonates
Availability
Ceftriaxone injection 1000 mg Third-generation cephalosporin Broad-spectrum antibiotic injection Ceftriaxone for pneumonia Injectable ceftriaxone for meningitis