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Schedule H1 (Prescription Required)Broad-Spectrum AntibioticsCode: 71

Ceftriaxone 1g + Tazobactam 125mg Injection

Generic Formulation:Ceftriaxone 1g and Tazobactam 125mg Injection
Pack Size:Vial & Wfi
Common Commercial Brand Equivalents:Market reference only
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Clinical Overview

Ceftriaxone Sodium and Tazobactam Sodium combines an extended-spectrum third-generation cephalosporin with the potent beta-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam. Tazobactam prevents ceftriaxone hydrolysis by plasmid- and chromosome-mediated beta-lactamases, restoring full bactericidal activity. Indicated for severe polymicrobial infections, meningitis, sepsis, complicated skin/soft tissue infections, and hospital-acquired lower respiratory infections.

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Usage Guidelines

Administered by a trained nurse or physician via slow IV infusion over 30 minutes after aseptic reconstitution with Water for Injections. Incompatible with calcium-containing solutions. Administer once or twice daily based on clinical severity.

General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Diarrhea, nausea, local infusion site phlebitis, rash, elevated transaminases. Rare/Severe: Anaphylaxis, Clostridioides difficile colitis, hemolytic anemia, and gallbladder sludging.

*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.

Precautions & Warnings

Contraindicated in neonates receiving IV calcium. Contraindicated in cephalosporin allergy. Exercise caution in patients with hepatic and renal dysfunction simultaneously.

Schedule H1 (Prescription Required)

This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.

Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.