Rociject 0,5 g, 1,0 g, or 2,0 g Powder for injection.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 February 2023
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Treatment of various bacterial infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 1-2 g once daily; severe cases: up to 4 g once daily.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended; crosses placenta and excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Calcium-containing products
- Chloramphenicol
- Oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone
- Hyperbilirubinaemic neonates
- Concurrent use with calcium solutions in newborns
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Report any allergic reactions
- Avoid calcium-containing solutions
- Monitor for diarrhoea after use
Serious warnings
- Risk of anaphylactic reactions
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea
- Calcium-ceftriaxone precipitates in neonates
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