Oxidil 1gm injection iv

Overview

Introduction For Oxidil 1gm

• This product contains Ceftriaxone sodium which belongs to Cephalosporin class of antibiotics.
• Its 1 vial contains 1gm ceftriaxone which is in the injectable form.
• It is administered through intravenous route (IV, administered into the veins)
• Indicated for wide variety of bacterial infections like pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), & in relieving respiratory symptoms of shortness of breath & coughing
• Also used in prevention of female reproductive organ infections
• It is not useful in viral infections like common cold
• Max dose per day is 4 gm in adults
• Course of this antibiotic differs for different infection management.
• Prescription medication so should be used on as-needed basis.

When Not To Use For Oxidil 1gm

How To Use For Oxidil 1gm

• For intravenous administration only.
• Its recommended dose is 1 to 2grams.
• Commonly it is used for a period of 10 days in Streptococcus bacterial infection, 7 to 14 days in meningitis, 10 to 14 days in syphilis, and for 3 days in middle ear infection.
• If you are using it at home, then follow all instructions of administration given in leaflet or by the doctor. For the best effect of medication, use it at the same time every day.
• Also, complete full prescribed course of therapy of this medication, even if you see symptoms subsiding.
• It should be stored at room temperature at 25 degree C & away from the reach of light.
• There is no known medicine which can interact with ceftriaxone but keep your doctor informed of all medicines you take.

Why Choose For Oxidil 1gm

Oxidil injection contains antibiotic ceftriaxone 1gm in it which is indicated for a vast variety of bacterial infections in children, neonates & adults. It is used in bacterial meningitis (inflammation of meninges), community acquired pneumonia, hospital acquired pneumonia, intra-abdominal infections, acute otitis media, bone & joint infections, complicated UTI (urinary tract infections), & sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, syphilis). It can also be used in infection reduction before surgery & for management of decreased number of neutrophil & fever caused due to bacterial infection. 

This medication is not meant for infections caused by virus like common cold. It belongs to cephalosporin class of antibiotics which acts by weakening the outermost bacterial layer and causes breakdown of bacterial cell.

Storage For Oxidil 1gm

It should be stored at room temperature at 25 degree C & away from the reach of light.

How To Get It For Oxidil 1gm

Faqs

How is ceftriaxone injection taken?

Its injection comes as powder which is mixed with liquid or as premixed product which is then IV injected over a period of 30/60 minutes.

How long will it take for ceftriaxone injection to work?

Its IV injection is slowly given & it takes about 30 minutes to complete. It should be used for prescribed period without missing the doses, as skipping dose will risk bacteria to become resistant to the medication

How long does ceftriaxone stay in our body?

Its elimination half-life in normal healthy adults is 5.8 to 8.7 hours.

Does ceftriaxone make people sleepy?

Yes, its side effects include sleepiness & unusual weakness or tiredness in people.

How does ceftriaxone act?

It works by arresting bacterial growth by attaching to one or more of penicillin binding proteins. And causes breakdown in bacterial cell wall.

Instructions For Oxidil 1gm

• For intravenous administration only.
• Its recommended dose is 1 to 2grams.
• Commonly it is used for a period of 10 days in Streptococcus bacterial infection, 7 to 14 days in meningitis, 10 to 14 days in syphilis, and for 3 days in middle ear infection.
• If you are using it at home, then follow all instructions of administration given in leaflet or by the doctor. For the best effect of medication, use it at the same time every day.
• Also, complete full prescribed course of therapy of this medication, even if you see symptoms subsiding.
• It should be stored at room temperature at 25 degree C & away from the reach of light.
• There is no known medicine which can interact with ceftriaxone but keep your doctor informed of all medicines you take.