Therapeutic Group: ANTIBACTERIALS
Sector: HUMAN
Composition:
Each vial of Cetriax – S contains :
Sterile Ceftriaxone Sodium 1 gm + Sulbactam Sodium 500 mg.
Indication:
- Cetriax is reccommended in :
- Bacterial meningitis, Bacterial septicemia,
- Surgical prophylaxis, Sexually transmitted diseases,
- Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections,
- Serious skin and soft tissue infections, Pelvic inflammatory diseases,
- Infective endocarditis & Osteomyelitis.
Presentation & Pack:
Cetriax 1.0 gm – Vials containing Ceftriaxone Sodium 1 gm + sulbactuam sodium 500mg with 10 ml sterile water for
injection, in a shock
proof tray packed in individual carton.
Dosage:
Adults : The usual dose is 1 to 2 gm given once a day or in 2 eqully divided doses twice a day depending on the type and
severity of infection. The total daily dose should not exceed 4 gm.
Children :
Skin and soft tissue infections, 50 – 75 mg / kg / day given once a day or in 2 equally divided doses in a day. The total
dose should not exceed 2 gm. For serious infections other than meningitis, the daily dose is 50 to 75 mg / kg in divided
doses every 12 hours. Total daily dose should not be more than 2 gm. For meningitis a daily dose of 100 mg / kg limited
to a maximum of 4 gm / day is given in divided doses every 12 hours. No dose modification is needed in patients with
renal or hepatic impairment.
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