Boryeong Ceftriaxone Injection 1 gram (Ceftriaxone Sodium Hydrate)

Adult administration

Adults and children over 12 years: Administer ceftriaxone as 1-2g (potency) once daily via intravenous or intramuscular injection. In cases of severe illness or infections caused by moderately sensitive pathogens, the dose may be increased to 4g (potency) once daily. Elderly: Follow the adult dosage without modification. For gonorrhea treatment: A single intramuscular injection of 250mg (potency) is recommended. For infections before and after surgery

Child administration

Newborns (within 14 days of birth): 20-50mg/kg (potency) once daily, not exceeding 50mg (potency). Infants and children (from 15 days to 12 years): 20

This medication should not be mixed or administered simultaneously with solutions containing calcium or other drugs. In particular, there is a risk of precipitation when administered to newborns if this medication comes into contact with calcium, so it should not be administered. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication or hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillin antibiotics should not use it. Additionally, those allergic to lidocaine, or newborns with jaundice or hypoalbuminemia should avoid this medication. Individuals with a history of drug allergies or those with allergic conditions such as asthma or skin rashes should use it cautiously, and patients with impaired renal function may require dosage adjustments. Elderly patients or those with poor overall health should have regular blood tests as they may be at risk of vitamin K deficiency. Common side effects include changes in blood cell counts, diarrhea, rashes, liver function abnormalities, headache, dizziness, itching, hematuria, diabetes, phlebitis, injection site pain, fever, edema, chills, stomatitis, candidiasis, symptoms of vitamin K deficiency, symptoms of vitamin B group deficiency, ventricular ectopic beats, sweating, flushing, palpitations, nosebleeds, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, taste disturbances, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia. Serious side effects may include hives, severe swelling (edema), rashes, anaphylaxis and anaphylactic-like reactions, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions (erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), liver abnormalities (associated with jaundice symptoms), encephalopathy, seizures, confusion, severe renal impairment, acute renal failure, significant decrease in urine output, severe edema, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, breathing problems, shock, severe allergic reactions.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), rash, anaphylaxis and anaphylactic-like reactions, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions (erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), liver abnormalities (jaundice-related symptoms), encephalopathy, seizures, confusion, severe renal impairment, acute renal failure, significant decrease in urine output, severe edema, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues, shock, severe allergic reactions.

Mild side effects

• Eosinophilia
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• diarrhea
• rash
• increased liver enzymes
• headache
• dizziness
• itching
• hematuria

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance

Colorless vial filled with white to light yellow powder

Package unit

10 vials