Ceftriaxone Na (Ceftriaxone Na)
Overview of Ceftriaxone Na
Ceftriaxone is a third generation, semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporic acid and are closely related to penicillins in structure. Cephalosporins have a six membered sulfur containing ring adjoining a ß lactam ring. Ceftriaxone is a broad spectrum, ß lactmase resistant antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacterias. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Ceftriaxone (Na) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy, it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indication of Ceftriaxone Na
Ceftriaxone Na is primarily indicated in conditions like Bacteremia, Benign gastric, duodenal or NSAID-associated ulceration, Bone and joint infection, Chancroid, Endocarditis, Enteric fever, Gonococcal infections, Gonorrhoea, Lower respiratory tract infections, Lyme disease, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Pophylaxis of cardiac transplant rejection, Pophylaxis of hepatic transplant rejection, Septicaemia, Skin infections, Soft tissue infections, Surgical prophylaxis, Sympathetic block, Syphilis, Typhoid fever, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Ceftriaxone Na
Ceftriaxone (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Ceftriaxone Na
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ceftriaxone (Na), which give rise to further complications include Jaundice, Jaundice, Eosinophilia, Eosinophilia, Leucopenia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytosis, Erythema multiforme, Biliary pseudolithiasis, Hyperbilirubinemia, Erythema multiforme.,Ceftriaxone (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Agranulocytosis, Pseudomembranous colitis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Ceftriaxone (Na) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ceftriaxone (Na) include Burning sensation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ceftriaxone (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Loose stools, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Maculopapular rash, Urticaria, Pruritus, Local pain, Glossitis, StomatitisX, Edema, Local phlebitis.
Precautions of Ceftriaxone Na
Ceftriaxone should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs.