Ceftriaxone is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is typically also used prevent infections after surgery.
Side effects
Abnormal liver function tests
Diarrhoea
Rash
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is it bactericidal or bacteristatic? It is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is bactericidal drug
Q. Is Ceftriaxone compatible with potassium or potassium chloride? Yes, Ceftriaxone is compatible with potassium or potassium chloride when taken together
Q. What organisms does Ceftriaxone cover? Ceftriaxone is active against pseudomonas, staphylococcus, and klebsiella bacteria. It has no activity against chlamydia, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa), and mycoplasma.
Q. Is Ceftriaxone a form of penicillin drug? No, Ceftriaxone is not a penicillin drug
Q. Is Ceftriaxone safe in liver disease? Yes, Ceftriaxone is safe in liver disease. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug
Q. Is Ceftriaxone the same as cephalexin, Monocef-o, Monocef 200, Monocef tablet, Cefakind, or Cefakind 250? No, all are different cephalosporin antibiotics. Monocef-o, Monocef 200, or Monocef tablet contain cefpodoxmine, and Cefakind, or Cefakind 250 contain cefuroxime
Expert Advice
Your doctor has prescribed Ceftriaxone to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Discontinue Ceftriaxone and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftriaxone as it may cause increased side effects.
Product Details
SKU: PC-45851 Product Description: Cefaxone 1 gm Injection is manufactured by Lupin Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.