ORIAXON

Oriaxon 1gm Injection is an antibiotic that contains Ceftriaxone as its active ingredient. It is classified under cephalosporins. This medication is utilized to treat various bacterial infections, including those affecting the brain (meningitis), lungs, middle ear, abdomen and abdominal wall (peritonitis), urinary tract and kidneys, bones and joints, skin or soft tissues, and blood-related infections.

Moreover, it can be prescribed for sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and syphilis, assists individuals with low immunity who are prone to infections and fever, addresses chest infections in adults suffering from chronic bronchitis, combats Lyme disease resulting from tick bites in both adults and children, including newborns aged 15 days or older, and helps prevent infections during surgical procedures.

Do not use Oriaxon 1gm Injection if you are allergic to Ceftriaxone, other beta-lactam antibiotics, or any of its components. Avoid this medication if you have had a severe allergic reaction to penicillin or similar antibiotics (including cephalosporins, carbapenems, or monobactams) or if you are allergic to lidocaine and are receiving the injection intramuscularly. Such allergic reactions may manifest as swelling of the throat or face, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, rapid swelling of hands, feet, or ankles, and a sudden, severe rash. Always consult your healthcare provider prior to use. This medication should not be given intravenously to premature infants or newborns up to 28 days old who have certain blood disorders, jaundice, or are being treated with calcium-containing products.

Before administering Oriaxon 1gm Injection, inform your physician if you have recently taken or plan to take calcium-containing products, experienced diarrhea following antibiotic use, have gastrointestinal issues such as colitis, liver or kidney problems, gallstones, kidney stones, a low sodium diet, or a history of symptoms like rash, skin blistering, fever, flu-like symptoms, elevated liver enzymes, or swollen lymph nodes due to medications.