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Titan IV Injection 1000mg
Titan IV Injection 1000mg contains Ceftriaxone, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to the elimination of the bacteria causing the infection.
Key Benefits:Titan IV Injection 1000mg
- Broad-Spectrum Activity: Effective against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Once-Daily Dosing: Due to its prolonged half-life, it often requires administration only once per day.
- Versatile Administration: Can be administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM), depending on the clinical situation.
Indications:Titan IV Injection 1000mg
- Respiratory Tract Infections: Such as pneumonia and acute bacterial otitis media.
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Including cellulitis and wound infections.
- Urinary Tract Infections: Both complicated and uncomplicated cases.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections: Such as uncomplicated gonorrhea.
- Intra-Abdominal Infections: Including peritonitis.
- Bone and Joint Infections: Such as osteomyelitis.
- Bacterial Septicemia: Bloodstream infections.
- Meningitis: Bacterial infections of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
- Surgical Prophylaxis: To prevent postoperative infections.
Dosage and Administration:
- Adults and Children Over 12 Years: Typically, 1-2 grams once daily, depending on the severity and type of infection. For severe infections, the dose may be increased up to 4 grams daily.
- Children Under 12 Years: Dosage is based on body weight, usually 50-75 mg per kilogram once daily. For severe infections, up to 100 mg per kilogram may be administered, not exceeding 4 grams daily.
- Neonates: 20-50 mg per kilogram once daily.
Note: Dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Always follow the prescribing physician's guidelines.
Precautions and Warnings:Titan IV Injection 1000mg
- Allergic Reactions: Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone, other cephalosporins, or penicillins.
- Neonates: Not to be used in hyperbilirubinemic neonates, especially premature infants, due to the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy.
- Calcium-Containing Solutions: Avoid mixing or co-administering with calcium-containing IV solutions, as it can lead to precipitation.
- Superinfection: Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.
- Hemolytic Anemia: Rare cases have been reported; discontinue use if anemia develops.
Possible Side Effects:
- Common: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, and changes in blood counts.
- Serious: Severe allergic reactions, Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea, and gallbladder pseudolithiasis.
Titan IV Injection 1000mg is a potent antibiotic intended for use under medical supervision. It is essential to complete the full course of therapy as prescribed to prevent the development of resistant bacteria.Titan IV Injection 1000mg
Prescription required.
For more information, consult your healthcare provider or refer to the product literature.Titan IV Injection 1000mg