Antibiotic

This is an antibiotic drug ie. ceftriaxone 250 mg

Ceftriaxone belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

bacterial infections: brain (meningitis),, lungs (pneumonia),, ear,, abdomen,, urinary tract infection,, bones and joints infection,, skin,, blood,, and heart.

Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

easy bruising/bleeding,, unusual tiredness,, symptoms of gallbladder disease (such as stomach/abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting),, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine),, pink/bloody/dark urine,, painful/frequent urination,, back/side pain,, yellowing eyes/skin,seizures.

Warning:Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: gallbladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach/intestinal diseases (such as colitis).Talk to your doctor if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug drug interaction : ceftriaxone 250 mg may interact with a diuretic (furosemide) and antibiotic (chloramphenicol).

Drug disease interaction : Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), hyperbilirubinemia (excess bilirubin in the blood), gall bladder disease, pancreatitis, seizures, kidney or liver disease.

Inform your healthcare provider if you have any allergies or are taking any other medications.,,Always consult your healthcare provider before using this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.,,Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.

Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.,,Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.,,Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

Do regular exercise such as cyclingbody walkingbody joggingbody dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Keep the medication in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture.

This medication is given by injection into a muscle or vein as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.