Oxidil IV contains ceftriaxone sodium, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Doctors use it to treat serious bacterial infections. In this article, you will learn about its specifications, how it works, its uses, side effects, and precautions.
Ingredients
Prescription required: Yes. Generic name: Ceftriaxone sodium. Strength: 1 g per vial, given by injection into a vein.
Dosage
A doctor chooses the dose by the infection, your age, and your weight.
How Does Oxidil IV Injection Work?
Ceftriaxone stops bacteria from building their cell walls. The bacteria die, and your body clears the infection. It belongs to the cephalosporin group, and it does not work against viruses.
View more on ceftriaxone therapy.
Uses of Oxidil IV Injection
- Pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections
- Meningitis
- Urinary tract and kidney infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Typhoid and some other serious infections
- Gonorrhea and pelvic infections
- Prevention of infection before some surgeries
Side Effects of Oxidil IV Injection
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rash
- Rare but serious: severe allergic reactions, severe diarrhea (C. difficile), and gallbladder or kidney problems
Precautions
- Do not use it if you are allergic to cephalosporins. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.
- Do not mix it with solutions that contain calcium, especially in newborns.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Ask your doctor before using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Only a trained health professional should give this injection.
- Finish the full course your doctor prescribes.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Oxidil IV Injection Price in Pakistan
At the time of writing, the price in Pakistan was: Oxidil injection price in Pakistan: Rs. 427.50. Prices change, so check with your pharmacy.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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