Arixon (Ceftriaxone)


Brand Name: Arixon

Generic Name: Ceftriaxone

Manufacturer/Agent: Beximco Pharma


Formulation: inj

Strength: 500mg iv/im

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 358.00

Retail Price: @ KES 477.33


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C18H18N8S3.NA2 = 600.6

Precautions: Cephalosporin penicillin and carbapenem hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: As iv infusion or im injection 1-2gm (of base) as single dose or in 2 divided doses. used in meningitis, peritonitis, septicaemia, infections of the genitourinary tract.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Dizziness. nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. colitis.urticaria. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.