Xoraxon 1 gm 1 I.M. vial
Medical Union Pharmaceuticals main planet MUP
Medical Union Pharmaceuticals main planet MUP
Composition
• Active ingredient: Ceftriaxone sodium - 1 g
• Release form: bottle with powder for solution for intramuscular (i/m) administration
• Solvent (ampoule) included
Pharmacological properties
• Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
• Resistant to most beta-lactamases
• Penetrates well into body tissues and fluids, including the central nervous system (with inflammation of the meninges)
Indications for use
The drug is used to treat infectious and inflammatory diseases caused by sensitive microorganisms:
• Respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis)
• Urogenital infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Abdominal infections (peritonitis, gastrointestinal infections)
• Sepsis
• Meningitis
• Bone and joint infections
• Prevention of postoperative infections
Method of administration and dosage
• Intramuscular administration: the drug is dissolved in 3.5 ml of 1% lidocaine solution (for pain relief).
• Usual dose for adults: 1–2 g per day, once or in 2 doses
• For severe infections: up to 4 g per day
• The dose for children is selected individually (depending on body weight and diagnosis)
Important: do not administer the solution with lidocaine intravenously!