oxidil injection 500mg | Uses, Side Effects and Price in Pakistan

Introduction:

This oxidil injection is composed of an antibiotic ceftriaxone which is responsible for treating large amounts of bacterial infections in adults and children.

Primary Uses

• It is used for treating female reproductive organ infections.
• It is widely used in infections like pneumonia, breath shortness, and STDs .
• It is not prescribed for viral infections such as the common cold.
• Bone and joint infections are also treated with this medication.
• Urinary tract infections can also cured with oxidil.
• It also prevents infections from surgeries.
• It also treats meningitis.

Side Effects:

• Diarrhea ( loose motion)
• Low platelets level
• Increase or decrease white blood cells
• Skin rash
• Liver enzymes increase
• Severe stomach pain
• Sweating
• Pale skin
• Nausea 
• Dizziness
• Kidney problems
• Dark color urine
• Fever
• Breathing problems 

Expert advice:

Stay hydrated:

• Drink enough water to stay hydrated, The recommended quantity of taking this injection is 1 to 2 grams.

Dosage:

• Maximum dose per day in adults is 4 grams.

For intravenous administration only:

• This is only for intravenous administration.

Warnings

Prescription medication should be used as needed.
The daily dose should not exceed 4 grams. Overdose symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea.
Oxydyl interferes with solutions containing calcium (such as Ringer’s solution), anticoagulants (blood thinners), galactose interference with urine tests, galactose interference with blood tests, Coomb’s test (antibody check), chloramphenicol, and aminoglycosides. in some cases it can be harmful. Therefore, proper supervision is necessary with its use
Keep children away

 Pregnancy

• This oxidil injection cannot be used in pregnancy without consulting the doctor.

  Lactation

• The oxidil injection should be avoided by lactating mothers and if it is necessary to take so first consult with the doctor.

 Driving

• After taking the medication, avoid driving because it may cause drowsiness and you may start feeling low.

 Liver Disease

• If you have any liver diseases, try to avoid this medication unless it is prescribed by your doctor.

Alcohol

• Consuming alcohol while taking this medication is strictly prohibited. 

Allergies

• Never take this injection if you are allergic to cefazolin antibiotics.

Diabetes

• If you are a diabetic patient, avoid using ceftriaxone antibiotic.

Indications:

This oxidil injection is widely used to treat:

• STDs( gonorrhea , syphilis etc)
• UTIs ( cystitis, pyelonephritis)
• Abdominal infections
• Bone and joint infections

Contraindications

The oxidil injection is contraindicated in patients with;

• If you are diagnosed with some sort of liver and kidney issues then avoid this injection.
• You cannot take this medicine if you have high bilirubin levels.
• Strictly prohibited for patients with hypersensitivity to beta lactam drugs.
• Infants having jaundice are not advised to take this medicine.
• Some drugs that are not good or are not advised to take with this injection like( the BCG vaccine, calcium chloride, leucovorin, typhoid vaccine, vancomycin, etc).

Price of oxidil injection

• The current price ofoxidil injection 500mg in Pakistan is Rs 220.50 per pack at a website dawaai.pk. You can also avail discounts on various bank cards. 

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Disclaimer

We provide accurate information of the medications after proper research but it is your responsibility to consult a doctor before taking any medicine to avoid any health issues. Always use this medicine if your doctor has prescribed it to you to avoid any potential side effects and if you have any doubts related to the medicine ask your doctor or research before using.