| Brand Name: |
Oframax Injection |
| Generic Name: |
Ceftriaxone |
| Form: |
Solution |
| Manufacturer: |
Ranbaxy |
What is Oframax Injection?
Oframax Injection (Ceftriaxone) is an injectable antibiotic prescribed to treat of bacterial infections including serious or life threatening infections. It is useful for treating bacterial meningitis, pneumonia, gonorrhoea, bacterial blood infections, or bacterial infections of the skin or soft tissues. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication for the treatment of other unlisted conditions.
How is Oframax Injection used?
Oframax Injection (Ceftriaxone) is normally administered by a doctor or another fully trained health care professional in a hospital or clinic. In some rare cases, you may be required to perform your own injection.
Make sure you are fully trained in the correct procedure to prevent serious complications that may occur. Sterilize the injection site and needle before each use. Collect the prescribed amount of solution into the syringe, remove any air by holding it upright and pressing the plunger until a small amount of liquid emerges, and slowly inject the medicine into a vein or muscle. Attend any follow up appointments indicated by your doctor to ensure the entire infection is destroyed.
Always observe the solution before each use to ensure it is not cloudy or discoloured as this may indicate contamination. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you have about the medicine to ensure the correct administration.
Adverse effects
Oframax Injection (Ceftriaxone) may cause side effects in some patients such as:
- Headaches
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Increased sweating
- Swollen or sore tongue
- A hard lump or irritation appearing at the injection site
- Vaginal irritation or discharge
Serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention include fever, flu symptoms, sores appearing in or around the mouth, sensitive skin, easier bruising, increased bleeding, severe diarrhoea that is bloody or watery, discoloured stools, darkened urine, urinary retention, jaundice, severe skin rashes, or a severe reaction affecting the injection site. Immediately inform your doctor as soon as you experience any serious side effects to make sure the correct adjustments are made to your dosage or application frequency to prevent more health problems from occurring.
Warnings
Oframax Injection (Ceftriaxone) should not be administered to patients who are babies less than one month old, allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics, who have had a bad reaction to similar treatments, or who have had immediate reactions to penicillin antibiotics. Also inform your doctor if you have any allergies to penicillin antibiotics, reduced liver function, decreased kidney function, or if you are on a controlled sodium diet. These conditions may cause unexpected health problems requiring adjustments to your regimen.
Oframax Injection (Ceftriaxone) may not be safe or suitable for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, using any other type of medication (including non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and supplements), as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or pre-existing medication conditions.
Seek immediate medical attention or proceed to your nearest accident and emergency department if you suffer a hypersensitive or allergic reaction. Symptoms usually present during a reaction of this nature include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the limbs or face, tight chest, hives, and skin rashes. |
