Robixone Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ceftriaxone Na

Indications/Uses

Ceftriaxone-susceptible infections including chancroid, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, gonorrhea, Lyme disease, meningitis, septicemia, syphilis, typhoid fever, Whipple's disease. Surgical infection prophylaxis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Adult 1-2 g daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Severe infections Up to 4 g daily. Gonorrhea 250 mg single IM dose. Surgical infection prophylaxis 1 g single dose for 0.5-2 hr before surgery, colorectal surgery 2 g. Secondary cases of meningococcal meningitis 250 mg single IM dose. Childn & infant 20-50 mg/kg once daily. Severe infections Up to 80 mg/kg. Childn Secondary cases of meningococcal meningitis 125 mg single IM dose. Neonates Should not exceed 50 mg/kg daily for >60 min when given IV.

Special Precautions

Avoid use in jaundiced neonates. Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms for prolonged use. Pseudomembranous colitis may develop.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, reactions resembling serum sickness & anaphylaxis.

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Drug Interactions

May increase effect of anticoagulants & cause disulfiram-like reactions w/ alcohol.

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

Robixone powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

(+ 10 mL diluent ) 1 g x 1's

Robixone

ceftriaxone

Manufacturer:

Umedica Labs

Distributor:

Rx Global

Marketer:

Suhitas