Description
Ceftriaxone Injection is the formulation of the injection belonging to the brand CEFLIC 1MG which is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. When the person does not take care of himself then there is the growth of bacteria in various parts of the body including the brain, lungs, ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidney, bones, joints, skin, etc. The infections which are caused by the bacteria are very common. When there is a multiplication of the harmful bacteria then there are the chances of bacterial infections to increase. The growth of the bacteria spreads quickly in various parts of the body. The bacteria which spreads in the body is harmful and infectious which can affect the body parts and can make the person ill. The toxins which are produced by the bacteria make the person unhealthy and affect the functioning of the body including the lifestyle of the person. The spread of the bacteria needs to be prevented.
The injection is helpful in treating bacterial infections. The use of this medication is only effective to prevent and killing the infections which are caused by the bacteria. This injection is not effective to cure viral infections including the common cold, flu, etc. It belongs to the class of medications known as Cephalosporin antibiotics. To prevent infections after the surgery, an injection can be used before the surgery.
For the use of this injection, the person should consult the doctor beforehand. The doctor will examine the medical condition of the person and will prescribe the dose accordingly. The person should neither use the injection on his own nor should stop the use of this injection on his own. If the person uses or stops the use of injection on his own then there could be negative effects of the injection and will not be able to cure himself of the bacterial infections. While the use of this injection the person can feel some of the common side effects.
Benefits Of Ceftriaxone Injection
The use of this medication is to treat and prevent bacterial infections which affect various body parts. A variety of bacteria including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are killed with the help of this injection. The bacteria which affect the various body parts including the ear, brain, ear, abdomen, urinary tract, skin, etc are killed with the help of this medication.
Besides preventing and killing harmful bacteria this injection is also used for some other purposes including sinus infections, endocarditis (infection related to the heart), etc are also prevented. But the person should consult the doctor before the use of this injection.
Directions To Use This Medicine
Before the use of this injection, the doctor will examine the health of the person. The person is not allowed to use the medication on his own. The doctor or the nurse will instil the injection in the vein or the muscle with the help of the drip. The doctor will examine the health of the person on the regular basis after instilling the injection.
Side Effects Of Ceftriaxone Injection
Although the injection is given by the doctor after examining the medical condition of the person. Still, after instilling the injection the person can suffer from the side effects. The persistence of the side effects depends from person to person. In some persons, the side effects can remain for a long time but in some, the side effects could not occur. Following are some of the common side effects which can occur :
- Diarrhea
- Rashes
- Abnormalities in the number of white blood cells and platelets
Precautions To Be Taken For Ceftriaxone Injection
Before and during the use of this injection, if the person thinks that he is feeling uncomfortable then he needs the precautions to consider. Although the use of this injection is used to cure bacterial infection, still some people need precautions to consider. Following are the precautions that the person should take care :
- Before the use of this injection, the person should tell the doctor if he is taking or planning to take herbal products, nutritional supplements, vitamins, prescriptions, non-prescription medicines, etc.
- If the person is taking the antacid then he should maintain a gap of a minimum of 2 hours between the antacid and the injection.
- Before the use of this injection, the person should tell the doctor if he is taking any other medications. As the use of the other medications with the injection can interact and can cause some negative effects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques: Can the pregnant woman take the injection?
Ans: The pregnant woman should consult the doctor before the use of this injection. The doctor will explain the risks and the benefits of the injection.
Ques: Can the person stop the use of this injection if he has started feeling better?
Ans:No, the person should not stop the use of this injection even if he has started feeling better. If the person stops the use of this injection on his own then there could be some negative effects that can occur. The person should use the injection as long as the doctor has prescribed it.
