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Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection
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What is Ceftriaxone Sodium?
Active Ingredients: Ceftriaxone Sodium
Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection is an antibiotic used for severe bacterial infections in animals. It is indicated for infections of the lower respiratory tract, skin and skin structures, bone and joint, and urinary tract. It is also used to treat systemic infections like bacterial septicemia and meningitis.
Ceftriaxone belongs to the class of medicines called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by inhibiting mucopeptide synthesis within the bacteria. Ceftriaxone shows a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Enterobacteriaceae.
Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection is produced and exported by AdvaCare Pharma. This medicine is manufactured in one of Advacare's GMP/ISO-certified factories located in China, India, and the USA.
Why are we a trusted Ceftriaxone manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma is a leading GMP manufacturer of Ceftriaxone for Injection for veterinary use. Our company was established with the aim of providing excellent value to our distributors by concentrating on competitively priced, high-quality products with market-tailored solutions. Over the past 20 years, AdvaCare Pharma has proven to be a trusted supplier in over 45 countries.
Uses
What is Ceftriaxone Sodium used for?
It's used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as:
- respiratory tract infections
- skin and skin structure infections
- urinary tract infections
- bone and joint infections
- bacterial septicaemia
- intra abdominal infections
What animals can be treated with Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection?
This medicine is recommended for livestock animals such as cows, goats, sheep and pigs. It's also used for poultry and horses.
How is Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection used?
This drug has been manufactured as a powder for reconstitution.
How should Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection be stored?
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location under 30°C.
What are the withdrawal times for Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection?
For cattle, the reported withdrawal time is 0-3 days for milk and 4-13 days for meat.
Dosage
How much Ceftriaxone Sodium should be given to large animals?
The usual dose is 15-50mg per kg of body weight.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection.
Some common side effects may include but are not limited to:
- temporary elevation of BUN (blood/urea/nitrogen) and serum creatinine
- hypersensitivity responses
- pruritus
- gastrointestinal effects
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinary physician.
Precautions
Do NOT use Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection for an animal that: • has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Ceftriaxone or any other cephalosporin antibiotic.
Treatment with this drug should be administered with caution for an animal with:
- hepatic impairment
- malnutrition
Only administer Ceftriaxone to pregnant or lactating animals if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Long-term treatment with this medicine may cause an overgrowth in non-susceptible microorganisms.
Ceftriaxone is known to interact with drugs like loop diuretics and Cefoxitin.
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