Composition:
Each vial contains Ceftriaxone Sodium (Sterile) USP equivalent to Ceftriaxone 1.0 g & Sulbactam Sodium (Sterile) USP Equivalent to Sulbactam 500 mg.
Pack Size:10 ml clear colourless glass vial
Indications:
Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam for Injection is indicated in infections caused by Ceftriaxone sodium sensitive pathogens and may be used in the clinical settings in Sepsis, Meningitis, Abdominal Infections (e.g. Peritonitis, infection of the biliary tract), infections of the Bones, Joints, Soft tissue, Skin and of wounds, Renal and Urinary Tract Infections, Respiratory tract Infections, particularly Pneumonia, and Ear, Nose and Throat Infections, and uncomplicated gonorrhea.
Dosage:
The recommended adult dosage is 1.5 g (1 g Ceftriaxone as the sodium salt plus 0.5 g sulbactam as the sodium salt) to 3 g (2 g Ceftriaxone as the sodium salt plus 1 g Sulbactam as the sodium salt) every six hours. This 1.5 to 3 g range represents the total of Ceftriaxone content plus the sulbactam content and corresponds to a range of 1 g Ceftriaxone / 0.5 g sulbactam to 2 g Ceftriaxone /1 g sulbactam.
Side Effects:
Pain and swelling at the injection site, skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and black/tarry stools.