Cefaxone 1g powder for solution for i/m injection

Trade Name:

Cefaxone 1gm

Powder for solution for

Composition

Ceftriaxone sodium 1,192 mg equivalent to ceftriaxone 1 g

Solvent: Each 1 ml contains Lidocaine HCL for injection 10 mg

Properties

CEFAXONE 1GM INJECTION contains ceftriaxone which is a second-generation cephalosporin that interferes with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific binding proteins located inside the bacterial cell wall. This leads to breaking down the cell wall of the bacteria and reducing its stability, thus causing cell damage, and eventually causing bacterial elimination.

Indications

-Bacterial meningitis

-Community acquired pneumonia

-Hospital acquired pneumonia

Dosage and administration

CEFAXONE 1GM INJECTION will be given to you intramuscularly only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the right dose depending on your age, body weight and severity of the infection.

Side effects

Common: Abnormalities with white blood cells (such as a decrease of leukocytes and an increase of eosinophils) and platelets, Diarrhea, Thrombocytosis, Leukopenia, Headache, Dizziness, Changes in liver function

Uncommon: Anaemia, Nausea and vomiting, Pruritus (itching sensation), Increased blood creatinine levels, Fungal infections, Decrease in white blood cells (granulocytopenia), Blood clots (pain and swelling of your joints), Pain or a burning feeling along the vein, Fever

Rare: Bronchospasm (breathing difficulty), Haematuria (blood in urine), Glycosuria (glucose in urine), Chills, Inflammation of colon, signs include diarrhoea, usually with blood and mucus, Lumpy rash (hives), feeling itchy and swelling, Oedema (fluid build-up)

Storage

Store at a room temperature, out of reach of children.

Package:

Carton box holds 1 Vial Ceftriaxone 1 g + 1 Ampoule 35 ml of Lidocaine HCl, insert leaflet