Cefamed

Drug name: Cefamed

Active Ingredients:

• Ceftriaxone

Therapeutic actions: The active ingredient of Cefamed is ceftriaxone that belongs to the third generation cephalosporin antibiotics. Ceftriaxone exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell walls. By blocking carboxy and transpeptidase, Ceftriaxone disturbs the production of peptidoglycane. Peptidoglycane is responsible for the stability and stiffness of the cell wall. Inhibiting the peptidoglycane production makes bacterial cell unstable, resulting in lysis of the microorganisms. Ceftriaxone is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against wide variety of bacteria including aerobic and anaerobic, Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms.

Indications: Cefamed is used to treat infectious diseases caused by susceptible to ceftriaxone bacteria:

• Sepsis
• Meningitis
• Abdominal infections(peritonitis, of the gastrointestinal tract and bile-excreting ducts)
• Infections of the skin, bones, joints, conjunctive tissue
• Infections in people with decreased function of the immune system
• Kidney and urinary tract infections
• Airways inflammation caused by bacteria(pneumonia , ENT diseases)
• Infections of the genitals(gonorrhea)

Contraindications and cautions: Do not take Ceftriaxone if you experience any of the following conditions:

• reaction to ceftriaxone or to other b-lactam antibiotics
• Digestive system disorders: malnutrition and colitis
• Liver dysfunction
• Kidney disease
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Ceftriaxone is intended to treat infections caused by bacteria, however, it is useless in viral infections.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Ceftriaxone will experience it or any other.

• Painful sensation in the place of injection
• CNS: headache, sweating, flushing, vertigo
• Digestive system: indigestion, bloody stool and severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, heartburn
• Allergic reactions: skin rash. In rare cases anaphylactic shock can occur.
• Fever

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Ceftriaxone, please read the information provided with Ceftriaxone or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Ceftriaxone. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Especially you should pay attention to the following pharmaceutical groups:

• Anti-gout medicines
• Blood-thinners
• Antibiotics(aminoglycosides)
• Diuretics or water pills

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Ceftriaxone with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.