RECOZONE 250mg Injection 1's

INTRODUCTION

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION contains Ceftriaxone which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bacteremia, septicaemia, meningitis, abdominal infections and infections caused by pseudomonas species. RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION is also used to prevent infections, before and after surgery.

Tell your doctor before receiving RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION if you have or had a history of kidney or liver diseases, fungal diseases, gastrointestinal disease or diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cephalosporins, penicillin or any antibiotics before receiving the medicine.

Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients, consult your doctor before receiving the medicine.

The most common side effect of receiving this medicine are pain, tenderness, hardness, or at injection site and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor immediately if any of the above symptoms worsen.

USES OF RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION

Used to treat:

• urinary tract infections
• lower respiratory tract infections
• bacteremia
• septicaemia
• meningitis
• abdominal infections and
• infections caused by pseudomonas species

HOW RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION WORKS

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION contains ceftriaxone which is a second-generation cephalosporin that interferes with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall by binding to specific binding proteins located inside the bacterial cell wall. This leads to breaking down the cell wall of the bacteria and reducing its stability, thus causing cell damage, and eventually causing bacterial elimination.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION will be given to you intravenously or intramuscularly only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the infection.

SIDE EFFECTS OF RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fresh juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for treating diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Headache:

Apply a pain-relieving balm on their head if required. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.

BREASTFEEDING

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution during breastfeeding as it may pass into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Do not drive or handle any heavy machines if you experience dizziness or light headedness while receiving RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION.

KIDNEY

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.

LIVER

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.

ALLERGY

Do not receive RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Ceftriaxone or to any other ingredients of this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine:

• aminoglycoside (treats infections)
• chloramphenicol (used to treat infections, particularly of the eyes

Overdosage:

It is unlikely to receive overdose since it will be administered by the doctor or nurse. If you experience any unusual side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION

What is RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION used for?

It is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, bacteremia, septicaemia, meningitis, abdominal infections and infections caused by pseudomonas species. RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION is also used to prevent infections, before and after surgery.

Can RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION be given to breastfeeding mothers?

RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution as it may pass into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving. It should only be given if the expected benefits outweigh any potential risk to the baby.

Can RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION cause diarrhoea?

Yes, RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION may cause diarrhea during or after use. Usually, discontinuation of medicine can subside diarrhea. However, if diarrhea persists or if there is blood in the stool then immediately consult your doctor.

In what condition RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION should be avoided?

Before receiving RECOZONE 250MG INJECTION tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney, liver, heart disease or allergic to ceftriaxone or  to any other cephalosporin antibiotics.

REFERENCES

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AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. Janet.C, Pharm.D
Last updated on 07 Oct 2022 | 03:52 PM(IST)