Ceftriaxon Navamedic
Ceftriaxon Navamedic is an antibiotic that kills bacteria causing infections in adults and children.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Ceftriaxone sodium
Manufacturer
Navamedic ASA
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children weighing 50 kg or more: 1-2 grams once a day. For children 15 days to 12 years weighing less than 50 kg: 50-80 mg per kg once a day. For newborns 0-14 days: 20-50 mg per kg once a day. Your doctor will determine the exact dose.
Method
This medicine is usually given by a doctor or nurse as a drip (infusion into a vein) or an injection (into a vein or muscle). It should not be mixed or given with calcium-containing injections.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults and children weighing 50 kg or more is 4 grams. For children weighing less than 50 kg, the maximum daily dose is 100 mg per kg, up to 4 grams. For newborns (0-14 days), the maximum daily dose is 50 mg per kg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Changes in white blood cells (like decreased white blood cells or increased eosinophils) and platelets (decreased platelets).
- •Loose stools or diarrhea.
- •Changes in liver function tests.
- •Rash.
RARE
- •Sudden swelling of the face, throat, lips, or mouth (difficulty breathing/swallowing). Sudden swelling of hands, feet, or ankles. Chest pain with allergic reactions (Kounis syndrome), shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea, vomiting, fainting.
- •Severe, fast-developing rash with blisters or peeling skin, possibly blisters in the mouth (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, TEN). Widespread rash, fever, high liver enzymes, abnormal blood counts (eosinophilia), enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome).
- •Fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and rash, usually temporary. Happens after starting treatment for spirochete infections like Lyme disease.
- •Fungal infections (e.g., thrush).
- •Decrease in white blood cells (granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis), decrease in red blood cells (anemia, hemolytic anemia), blood clotting problems (easy bruising, joint pain, swelling).
- •Headache, dizziness, seizures, vertigo (spinning sensation), changes in consciousness, abnormal movements, agitation (especially in elderly with kidney/nervous system issues). Neurological condition in newborns with severe jaundice (kernicterus).
- •Nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the colon (diarrhea, often bloody/mucous, stomach pain, fever), pancreatitis (severe stomach pain radiating to back), inflammation of mouth lining (stomatitis), inflammation of the tongue (swelling, redness, soreness), gallbladder and/or liver problems (pain, nausea, vomiting, yellowing skin, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools).
- •Pain or burning sensation in the vein where the medicine was given, pain at the injection site.
- •Fever, chills, breathing difficulties (bronchospasm), raised bumpy rash (hives) with itching and swelling, blood or sugar in urine, swelling (fluid retention). Secondary infections that may not respond to previous antibiotics. Kidney problems from calcium-ceftriaxone deposits (painful urination, reduced urine output).
- •Abnormal kidney function tests (increased blood creatinine), false positive Coombs test, false positive galactosemia test, interference with blood glucose tests.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ceftriaxone, any other ingredients, penicillin, similar antibiotics, or lidocaine.
- This medicine should not be given to premature babies, newborns (under 28 days old) with certain blood issues or jaundice, or if a baby is to receive calcium-containing injections.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you get a severe skin rash with blistering, peeling skin, fever, or flu-like symptoms. Also, inform your doctor if you experience fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and rash after starting this medicine for Lyme disease.
- Do not take this medicine if you have recently received or are planned to receive calcium-containing products.
- Tell your doctor if you recently had diarrhea after taking antibiotics or if you have had intestinal problems like colitis.
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- Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, gallstones, kidney stones, hemolytic anemia, or are on a low-sodium diet.
- This medicine can affect blood and urine test results. Always tell the person taking the samples that you are on Ceftriaxon Navamedic.
- If you have diabetes, some blood glucose meters may give wrong readings. Check with your doctor if you need a different method to measure your blood sugar.
- This medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy.