Xone XP 1.125GM Injection (Ceftriaxone / Tazobactum)

About Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml

Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml belongs to a class of medication called ‘antibiotics‘ used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, blood, bones and joints, heart, brain, chest, ears, skin or soft tissues. The bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml is a combination of two drugs: Ceftriaxone (antibiotic) and Tazobactum (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Ceftriaxone belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Tazobactum is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that enhances the activity of ceftriaxone and decreases resistance.

You are advised to take Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, rash or abnormalities with white blood cells and platelets. Most of these side effects of Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml, penicillins or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml. Drive only if you are alert as Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and coomb’s test, giving unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml before undergoing any tests.

Uses of Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml is a combination of two drugs: Ceftriaxone (antibiotic) and Tazobactum (beta-lactamase inhibitor) used to treat several bacterial infections. Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Tazobactum is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that enhances the activity of ceftriaxone and decreases resistance.

Directions for Use

Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml is given as an intravenous (into a vein) infusion or as an injection directly into the muscle (IM) or vein (IV) by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml

• Diarrhoea
• Rash
• Raised white blood cells
• Raised platelets
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Blood clots
• Dizziness
• headache
• a lump where the medicine was injected,
• Sweating

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml, penicillins or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney or liver problems, diarrhoea, haemolytic anaemia (reduction in red blood cells that may make your skin pale yellow and cause breathlessness or weakness), kidney or gall stones, inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml. Drive only if you are alert as Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and coomb’s test, giving unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml before undergoing any tests. If you are on a low-sodium diet or are about to receive calcium-containing products, please inform your doctor before taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml may interact with a blood thinner (heparin), drugs used to lower high uric acid levels (probenecid), neuromuscular blocking agent (vecuronium), anticancer drug (methotrexate), water tablet (furosemide) and antibiotics (chloramphenicol, gentamicin, streptomycin).

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, diarrhoea, haemolytic anaemia (reduction in red blood cells that may cause breathlessness or weakness and make your skin pale yellow), kidney or gall stones, inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Xone XP 1.125 gm Injection 5 ml.