Uses of Tartriakson

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1. What is Tartriakson?

Drug name: Tartriakson
Active ingredient: Ceftriaxone
Classification: 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Original brand name: ROCEPHIN
Manufacturer: Tarchomin Pharmaceutical Works Polfa S.A
Ingredients:
Ceftriaxone No excipients Dosage form: Powder for injection
Content: 500mg vial, 1g, 2g, powder for injection intramuscularly or intravenously, with a solvent tube attached.

2. Uses of the drug Tartriakson

2.1 Indications Tartriakson is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:
Respiratory tract infections Skin and soft tissue infections Urinary tract infections Gonorrhea Bacteremia Bone and joint infections Intra-abdominal infections Meningitis marrow Borreliosis Prophylaxis of post-operative infections. Note: before starting treatment with Tartriakson, it is imperative to test the sensitivity of the bacteria to the drug. It is possible to treat first, but when the results are available, the antibiogram must be adjusted accordingly.
2.2. Dosage – Administration How to use:
Tartriakson can be used by:
Deep Intramuscular Injection, Intravenous Intravenous Infusion. Intramuscular injection: Inject deep into large muscles (inject maximum lg for each injection site, over 1g need to be divided and injected into 2 different sites). Intravenous injection: Inject slowly, over a period of 3-5 minutes Drip infusion: Infuse intravenously over a period of at least 30 minutes. How to prepare the solution for injection: Read carefully the instructions on how to prepare the solution on the instruction sheet before use.
Dosage:
Depending on severity, infection status, age and body weight
Adults and children over 12 years old:
Usual daily dose l-2g, (severe infections may increase the dose. up to 4g per day Gonorrhea: 250mg dose, (intramuscular route) Prophylaxis of infection after surgery: depending on the risk of infection, dose l-2g, used in 30 minutes - 2 hours before surgery. Elderly:
People with normal kidney and liver function: No dose adjustment needed
Children:
Newborns up to 14 days old: Dose 20-50mg/kg body weight per day, (intravenous , at least 60 minutes) Newborns over 14 days old and children under 12 years old (weighing no more than 50kg): Dose 50-75mg/kg body weight per day Other cases:
Infection dangerously severe: daily dose 80mg/kg body weight Meningitis: dose 100mg/kg body weight (maximum 1 day is 4g) Children > 50kg: use the same dose as adults. / or hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment is required in patients with impaired liver function kidneys indicate normal liver function. In patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 10 ml/min): the daily dose of ceftriaxone should be limited to 2 g. Patients with hepatic impairment with normal renal function: No dosage adjustment is required. Patients with concomitant liver and kidney failure: should be adjusted accordingly, the dose should not exceed 2g per day. Patients on dialysis: serum drug levels should be monitored periodically, taking into account the risk of delayed drug excretion. No additional antibiotics are required during dialysis. 2.3 Overdose and management There is no specific antidote. Symptomatic treatment of overdose Peritoneal dialysis/Hemodialysis: no effect on serum drug concentration

3. Contraindications of the drug Tartriakson

Hypersensitivity to the drug components Tartriakson or other Cephalosporins. Newborns with jaundice (increased bilirubin in the blood), especially premature babies, should not be given Tartriakson because of the risk of encephalopathy due to hyperbilirubinemia.

4. Be careful when using the drug Tartriakson

Hypersensitivity to penicillin, possible concomitant allergy to Tartriakson (cross-allergy). Tartriakson may prolong prothrombin time, Risk of pseudomembranous colitis Long-term treatment with ceftriaxone may cause resistance to this antibiotic. Using Tartriakson, especially when used in large doses, can result in gallbladder deposits similar to gallstones. The safety and effectiveness of Tartriakson in children have been demonstrated across age and dose groups. Tartriakson is able to separate bilirubin from serum albumin-bound form. Other notes:
Effects of drugs on driving and operating machinery.
Tartriakson may cause symptoms such as: headache, dizziness If dizziness occurs, do not drive or operate machinery. Effects on pregnant and lactating women:
Pregnancy:
Tartriakson crosses the placental barrier. Use Tartriakson during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Lactation period:
Caution should be exercised when administering Tartriakson to a nursing mother, (Tartriakson is excreted in breast milk in low concentrations).

5. Tartriakson side effects

Rarely occurs, usually mild and resolves with discontinuation of the drug. The side effects should not be prolonged. Local reactions:
Itching or pain at the site of intramuscular injection, Phlebitis at the injection site. Allergic reactions rarely appear such as:
Rash, Urticaria, Edema, Eczema, Itching, Fever, Chills. Severe skin reactions rarely appear such as:
Erythema multiforme, Stevens - Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis. Rarely reported blood diseases such as:
Agranulocytosis, Leukopenia, Lymphocytopenia, Neutropenia,... Gastrointestinal disorders (uncommon, rare):
Diarrhea Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting, Taste disturbance, Pseudomembranous colitis. Central nervous system disorders (appears in some isolated cases) such as:
Headache Dizziness . It is necessary to inform the doctor about the side effects encountered while using the drug.
The article has provided information on what Tartriakson is used for, dosage and precautions for use. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Tartriakson exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Tartriakson in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and out of reach of small children.

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