Pregnancy Interaction

• Generally safe during pregnancy (Category B) when used with a doctor's supervision.
• Studies on humans have not shown any danger to the fetus, however it should only be used when absolutely necessary.
• Should only be given on the guidance of a doctor, especially in the third trimester.
• Crosses the placenta, therefore don't use it unless you have to.
• Safe to use during labor, although moms who bleed easily should be careful with it.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does the Xone 1000 mg Injection do?

It is used to treat moderate to severe bacterial infections in the lungs, brain, joints, abdomen, skin, blood, and urinary tract.

Q2. Is it an antibiotic?

Yes, it is an antibiotic called cephalosporin.

Q3. Is it safe for kids to take?

Yes, a lot of kids, babies, and even newborns use it. A pediatrician decides how much to give.

Q4. How do you give it?

A healthcare expert gives it to you through an intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection.

Q5. Is it safe to take when nursing?

Small amounts get into breast milk, but they are normally safe. The baby may have a little rash or diarrhea.

Q6. Is it possible for Xone to produce diarrhea?

Yes. All antibiotics can make you have loose stools, including very occasionally, C. difficile–associated diarrhea.

 Expert Advice

• Do not self-inject—must be delivered by skilled medical staff.
• Finish the whole course of antibiotics to avoid resistance.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin or cephalosporins before using them.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver or renal illness.
• Unless your doctor tells you not to, drink a lot of fluids.
• Look for signs of a serious allergy, like a rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.
• Long-term use may require recurrent blood testing.

 Side Effects

• Pain or swelling where the shot was given
• Diarrhea
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• A light rash
• Higher levels of liver enzymes
• Not as Common:
• Pain in the head
• Dizzy
• Fever
• Anemia
• Serious (rare):
• Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction.
• Very bad diarrhea (Clostridium difficile)
• A low number of platelets
• Gallbladder sludge or stones (after a long time of use)
• Problems with the kidneys
• If you have any serious symptoms, see a doctor right away.

 How it works

• Xone (Ceftriaxone) is an antibiotic that kills bacteria.
• How it works:
• It stops bacteria from making their cell walls.
• Causes microorganisms to die.
• Works against a lot of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
• Because it has a long half-life, it usually needs to be taken once a day.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• IV solutions that have calcium in the
• There is a risk of calcium-ceftriaxone precipitates, so don't mix.
• Blood thinners (Warfarin)
• Could make you more likely to bleed.
• Aminoglycosides
• May make the kidneys more toxic (rare).
• Loop diuretics (Furosemide)
• Higher chance of nephrotoxicity.
• Birth control pills
• Long-term usage of antibiotics may make them less effective (rare).
• Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

 How to Use

• Only a healthcare professional can give you the Xone 1000 mg injection.
• Can be given:
• IV drip
• IV bolus
• Injection IM
• The dose depends on:
• Age
• Weight
• What kind of infection
• Function of the kidneys and liver
• Don't skip doses; finish the whole treatment.
• Never put calcium solutions in the same IV line as this.

 Uses / indications

• Xone 1000 mg Injection is used for:
• Infections of the respiratory tract
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Infections in the brain
• Meningitis
• Infections in the stomach
• Peritonitis
• Typhoid fever
• Skin & soft tissue infections
• Infections of the bones and joints
• Complicated and simple urinary tract infections
• Gonorrhea
• Infections in the blood (Septicemia)
• Infections after surgery
• Infections of the ears, nose, and throat