Ceftri Medico 1 g

Indication

Third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms: lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, meningitis, septicaemia and surgical prophylaxis.

Ingredients

• Ceftriaxone 1 g (as ceftriaxone sodium)

Direction

For intramuscular or intravenous injection only, administered by a healthcare professional. Usual adult dose 1-2 g once daily; up to 4 g daily in severe infections. Reconstitute with sterile water for injection or lidocaine (IM route only) immediately before use. Dosage and duration as directed by the physician.

Side effects

• May cause pain or induration at the injection site
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• rash
• eosinophilia and raised liver enzymes. Rarely: hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reactions
• biliary pseudolithiasis (gallbladder sludge)
• haemolytic anaemia and Clostridioides difficile
• associated colitis. If you experience any adverse effects
• consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone or other cephalosporins
• and in premature or hyperbilirubinaemic neonates. Must NOT be mixed or given simultaneously with calcium
• containing intravenous solutions (including Ringer's lactate)
• especially in neonates. Use with caution in penicillin allergy
• severe hepatic or renal impairment
• and in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Prescription drug — use only under medical supervision. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.