Sandoz Ceftriaxone 0.5 g: 1.0 g: 2.0 g Powder for solution for injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 14 February 2022
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. Children: 20-80 mg/kg once daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks; excreted in breast milk, monitor infants.
Key Drug Interactions
- Calcium-containing solutions
- Oral anticoagulants
- Chloramphenicol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone
- Severe hypersensitivity to beta-lactams
- Hyperbilirubinemic neonates
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Eosinophilia
- Increased hepatic enzymes
Counselling Points
- Avoid mixing with calcium solutions
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Use alternative contraception during treatment
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Risk of precipitation with calcium
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
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