Acutrax 500mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acutrax 500mg injection used for?
Acutrax 500mg Injection contains Ceftriaxone, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This injection is administered by a healthcare professional, typically once or twice daily. Common side effects include diarrhea, rash, and pain at injection site.
- Generic Name: Ceftriaxone
- Manufacturer: Alive Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acutrax 500mg injection Uses & Benefits
Lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, meningitis, surgical prophylaxis
Off-label uses: Lyme disease, Syphilis, Gonococcal infections
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ceftriaxone |
| Brand Name | Accuzon 1g Injection |
| Manufacturer | Alive Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 3 generation |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular or intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light; reconstituted solution stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 3 days refrigerated |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting transpeptidase activity, and activating autolytic enzymes
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acutrax 500mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acutrax 500mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Injection site reactions (pain, induration)
- Rash
- Eosinophilia
- Thrombocytosis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea
- Hemolytic anemia
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Biliary sludge or pseudolithiasis
- Agranulocytosis
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | May increase side effects like dizziness |
| Live vaccines | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Alcohol
- Calcium-containing solutions
โก Moderate Interactions
- Aminoglycosides
- Loop diuretics
- Probenecid
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- BCG vaccine
- Typhoid vaccine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
None known
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting) possible
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ceftriaxone or any cephalosporin; hyperbilirubinemic neonates (especially premature); concomitant use with calcium-containing IV solutions in neonates
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of superinfection, bleeding tendencies
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may reduce serum levels
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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