Ceftrisun

Warnings

Pregnancy
Ceftriaxone may be safe for the treatment of bacterial infections during pregnancy. Only take Ceftriaxone if your doctor recommends it.

Lactation
There is no evidence of risk in lactating females; therefore, caution is advised. Consult your doctor before the use of this medicine.

Driving
Dizziness is one of the possible side effects of Ceftriaxone. Thus,  it could have an impact on your driving skills.

Liver
Ceftriaxone can induce liver swelling via raising liver enzyme levels. Hence, due to the potential of liver damage, exercise caution while taking Ceftriaxone.

Kidney
The kidneys filter Ceftriaxone, which is then excreted in the urine. Ceftriaxone should be used with caution if you have any kidney-related medical issues, as it increases the danger of kidney damage.

Alcohol
There is no recognized interaction of Ceftriaxone with alcohol. Before consuming, it is best to see your doctor.

Precautions
Patients with severe renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment and non severe hypersensitivity to other beta lactams are sensitive to the drug. Do not use it in pregnancy unless absolutely indicated.  Full blood count should be monitored during prolonged treatment. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to beta lactam drugs, in premature newborns having less than 41 weeks postmenstrual age; neonates over 41 weeks postmenstrual age with jaundice (a condition characterized by yellow discolouration of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes), hypoalbuminemia (low albumin levels) or acidosis (too much acid in body), concomitant treatment with IV calcium (including total parenteral nutrition containing calcium) in neonates over 41 weeks postmenstrual age – risk of precipitation in lungs and urine. It should not be used in hyperbilirubinemia (high bilirubin levels) neonates. What is ceftriaxone used for? Cefriaxone is used to treat certain bacterial infections. What is the contraindication of ceftriaxone? It is contraindicated in hemolytic anemia (red cells are destroyed faster than they are made), diarrhea due to clostridium difficile bacteria, liver and gallbladder problems. How long does ceftriaxone injection stays in our system? The average elimination half-life in healthy adults is 5.8–8.7 hours. In patients with renal impairment, the average elimination half-life increases to 11.4–15.7 hours. How do you give ceftriaxone injection? 1 gm ceftriaxone is dissolved in 10 ml of water. It is administered directly in vein over a period of 5 minutes.