Ceftrox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ceftriaxone Na

Indications/Uses

Treatment of susceptible infections eg, chancroid, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, gonorrhea, Lyme disease, meningitis, septicemia, syphilis, typhoid fever & Whipple's disease & for surgical infection prophylaxis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 g daily as single dose or in 2 divided doses. Severe infection Up to 4 g daily. Childn 50-75 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. Max: 2 g. Meningitis Childn 100 mg/kg daily in 2 divided dose w/ a loading dose of 75 mg/kg. Max: 4 g. Gonorrhea Adult 250 mg as single IM dose. Surgical infection prophylaxis Adult 1 g as single dose 0.5-2 hr prior to surgery.

Special Precautions

Avoid in jaundiced neonates. Severe renal failure, impaired hepatic & renal functions. Monitor plasma conc. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia, GI effects.

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Drug Interactions

Vancomycin.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD04 - ceftriaxone ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ceftrox powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

(+ 10 mL diluent) 1's

Form

Ceftrox powd for inj 250 mg

Packing/Price

(+ 5 mL diluent) 1's

Form

Ceftrox powd for inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

(+ 5 mL diluent) 1's

Ceftrox

ceftriaxone

Manufacturer:

Singapore Pharmawealth Lifesciences

Distributor:

Singapore Pharmawealth Lifesciences