Austell Ceftriaxone 1 g Powder for injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 01 September 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various bacterial infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 1-2 g once daily; severe cases: up to 4 g once daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Neonates
- Impaired renal function
- Impaired hepatic function
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Crosses placenta; safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Calcium-containing solutions
- Oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Hyperbilirubinemic neonates
Common side effects
- Eosinophilia
- Leucopenia
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Avoid calcium-containing solutions
- Monitor INR if on anticoagulants
- Report any signs of allergic reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of precipitation with calcium
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
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