Primary SourceZITAMAX 1GM INJ 1GM
Brand Reference: Zitamax Injection
Ceftriaxone (1000mg)
Product Overview
Zitamax Injection is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart.Zitamax Injection may also be used to prevent infections during surgery. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This medicine will be given to you regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.The most common side effects of Zitamax Injection include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests, and blood cell counts (such as high eosinophil count, decreased white blood cells, and low blood platelets). Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.Before taking Zitamax Injection, you should let your doctor know if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking, as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone | 1000mg |
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Pregnancy: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with Zitamax Injection does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
- Pregnancy: The safety of Zitamax Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.Avoid prolonged use of Zitamax Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
- Breast feeding: Zitamax Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
- Driving: Not relevant, as Zitamax Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
- Kidney: Zitamax Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
- Liver: Zitamax Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Dose adjustment of Zitamax Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- Zitamax Injection
- Generic Name (Salt)
- Ceftriaxone (1000mg)
- Manufacturer
- Aishwarya Healthcare
- Dosage Form
- injection
- Strength
- 1000mg
- Therapeutic Category
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- HSN Code
- 3004
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