Leaflet MEGION 2g powder infusion solution
Indicated for: bacterial infections
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: ceftriaxone (cephalosporin antibiotic)
ATC: J01DD04 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Other beta-lactam antibacterials | Third-generation cephalosporins)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections, including meningitis, pneumonia, intra-abdominal infections, urinary tract infections, and sepsis. It is effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
The medication is administered intravenously or intramuscularly, and the dosage is adjusted based on the severity of the infection, the patient's weight, and renal function. Ceftriaxone is frequently used in hospitals for complicated infections or for patients at high risk of severe infections.
Patients should be closely monitored during treatment to detect potential side effects, such as allergic reactions, diarrhea, or liver toxicity. It is important for patients to complete the treatment as directed by their doctor.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, skin rashes, or, in rare cases, severe reactions such as anaphylactic shock or hematological disorders. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
General data about MEGION 2g
- Substance: ceftriaxone
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W43937005
- Concentration: 2g
- Pharmaceutical form: powder infusion solution
- Quantity: 50
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: S - Medicines prescription reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for ceftriaxone
- powder for injection
- powder for intramuscular injection solution
- powder for intramuscular / intravenous injection solution
- powder for intravenous / infusion solution for injection
- powder for injection / infusion solution
- powder infusion solution
- powder+solvent for injection
- powder+solvent for injection / infusion solution
Concentrations available for ceftriaxone
- 0.5g
- 1000mg
- 1g
- 250mg
- 2g
- 500mg