About Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg
Ceftriaxone: Highly effective against multidrug resistant gram negative bacteria responsible for complicated and uncomplicated UTIs & LRTIs. Shows better improvement in clinical features & hospital stay associated with adult pyogenic meningitis than Benzylpenicillin. Combination: Combination with sulbactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor results in better bactericidal activity & reduces probability of resistance development. Show 93.6% cure rates in patients with lower respiratory tract infections.
FAQs of Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg:
Q: What is the drug type of Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg?
A: The drug type of Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg is an injection.
Q: What is the function of Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg?
A: The function of Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg is as an antibiotic medicine.
Q: What physical form does Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg come in?
A: Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg comes in the physical form of a powder.
Q: What is Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg recommended for?
A: Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg is recommended for moderate to chronic infections.
Q: What are the dosage guidelines for adults when administering Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg?
A: For adults: - Uncomplicated infections: 1 gram every 12 hours. - Moderate to severe infections: 1-2 grams every 8 hours. - Life-threatening infections: Up to 2-12 grams every 4 hours. For cesarean patients: The first dose of 1 gram is administered intravenously as soon as the umbilical cord is clamped. Second and third doses should be given as 1 gram IV at 6 and 12 hours after the final dose.
Q: What is the pediatric dosage guideline for Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg?
A: For pediatric patients, the dosage is 50 to 180 mg/kg in 4-6 divided doses, with dose calculations based on Ceftriaxone.
Q: What are the active ingredients in Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg?
A: The active ingredients in Ceftriaxone 125 mg & Sulbactam 62.5 mg are Ceftriaxone (125 mg) and Sulbactam (62.5 mg).