ROCEXON 250mg Injection

Product Overview:

Product Form: Injection
Pack Size: 1's
Manufactured By: Alliance Pharmaceutical (PVT) LTD
Prescription Required: Yes

Product Details

ROCEXON 250mg Injection 1s contains Ceftriaxone (Na) 250mg, a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by disrupting bacterial cell wall formation, stopping the bacteria from growing and spreading. This makes it effective in treating serious bacterial infections.

Purposes

Bacterial Meningitis

Used for treating bacterial meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, typically caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Neisseria meningitidis.

Bacterial Septicemia

Effective for treating bacterial septicemia, a serious blood infection caused by bacteria like Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Gonococcal Infection

Used to treat gonococcal infections, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Urinary Tract Infections

Treats urinary tract infections caused by bacteria such as E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococci.

Pneumonia

Prescribed for community-acquired pneumonia, a common lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Bone and Joint Infections

Used in the treatment of bone and joint infections like septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci species.

Skin and Structure Infections

Effective against skin and structure infections such as cellulitis and wound infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Ceftriaxone (Na) 250mg

Warnings

• Pregnancy: Not recommended unless necessary; consult your doctor.
• Breast-feeding: Use only if necessary under medical advice.
• Allergies: Avoid if allergic to cephalosporins or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
• Lidocaine: Contraindicated for intravenous injection if lidocaine is used as a solvent.
• Calcium-containing products: Do not use in neonates on calcium-containing IV solutions.

Adverse Effects

• Hemolytic Anemia: Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia may occur; report any unusual symptoms immediately.
• Prothrombin Time Alterations: Regular monitoring may be needed in some patients.

Cautions

• Kidney or Liver Impairment: Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease. Dosage should not exceed 2g/day.
• Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea: May cause severe diarrhea due to bacterial imbalance; seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
• Neonates: Not recommended for use in neonates under 28 days old.