XONEJET 1GM INJ: Ceftriaxone 1000 mg INJECTION1 GM INJECTION WITH WATER is an antibiotic. GPs prescribe this injection containing ceftriaxone to treat certain infections caused by bacteria.
How Does It Work?
Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of cephalosporins. Ceftriaxone injection disrupts the formation of bacterial cell walls. Ceftriaxone weakens the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. Holes then appear in the cell walls, which kill the bacteria causing the infection.
Benefits
Skin and soft tissue infections
Cholecystitis/osteomyelitis
Urinary tract infection
Meningitis / Nosocomial infection
Indications
XONEJET 1GM INJ: Ceftriaxone 1000 mg INJECTION1 GM INJECTION WITH WATER is indicated for the treatment of various types of bacterial infections such as gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis and infections of the lungs, ears, skin, urinary tract, blood, bones, joints, and abdomen. Ceftriaxone is sometimes given by injection before surgery to prevent infections that may develop after surgery. Ceftriaxone injection belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. This injection does not work for viral injections.
Administration Of Dose
Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection is available as a powder that must be mixed with a liquid or as a premixed injectable antibiotic. by injection into a vein over 30 or 60 minutes. However, this injection can also be administered into the patient's muscle. It can be given once or twice a day as directed by your doctor, depending on the type of infection for which this injection is being given. The duration of treatment can vary between 4 and 14 days, which again depends on the patient's health.
Side Effects
Patients may experience side effects of ceftriaxone injection antibiotics, such as pain, tenderness, or warmth at the injection site. Pale skin, weakness, shortness of breath and diarrhea may occur. Your doctor will give you further advice.
Precautions
Inform your attending physician if you are allergic to ceftriaxone; or allergic to any component of ceftriaxone injection. Also tell your doctor about the prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any type of allergy, problems with the digestive system, especially colitis, malnutrition, problems with vitamin K levels, and kidney or liver disease.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding so that they can consider whether or not the injection is necessary.