Therapeutic Category
Anti-infective
PRUXONE
Parenteral ceftriaxone and ceftriaxone-sulbactam for susceptible broad spectrum bacterial infections.
Anti-infective Brand
PRUXONE
PRUXONE - Ceftriaxone for Injection. Broad-spectrum, bactericidal third-generation cephalosporin, combipack with Sterilized Water for Injections BP.
Dosage Form
Injection
Strengths Available
Multiple strengths and combinations available
Pack sizes
Pack of 1 vail + 1 Ampoule
Therapeutic Indications
- PRUXONE is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, urinary tract, abdomen, skin, bones and joints, blood, genitals, and heart valves. It is also indicated for the treatment of bacterial meningitis and for surgical prophylaxis.
Brand Name
PRUXONE
Product Name
PRUXONE 500
Generic Name
Ceftriaxone Injection 500mg
Dosage Form
Dry Injection
Pack Size
1 vial + 1 Ampoule
Therapeutic Indication
Ceftriaxone 500 is a broad-spectrum antibacterial for susceptible respiratory, urinary, abdominal, skin/soft tissue, bone/joint, meningeal, bloodstream, and genital infections; also used for surgical prophylaxis.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Use exactly as directed by a physician or institutional protocol.
Mode of Administration
For I.M./I.V. use.
Brand Name
PRUXONE
Product Name
PRUXONE 1000
Generic Name
Ceftriaxone Injection 1000mg
Dosage Form
Dry injection (IV use)
Pack Size
1 vial + 1 Ampoule
Therapeutic Indication
PRUXONE 1000 is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic for treating serious bacterial infections, including respiratory, urinary, intra-abdominal, skin, bone and joint infections, meningitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Dose is based on infection severity, site, organism susceptibility, age, and renal/hepatic function; use the approved dose for the specific indication, with higher doses for severe infections.
Mode of Administration
For I.M./I.V. use.
Brand Name
PRUXONE
Product Name
PRUXONE 2000
Generic Name
Ceftriaxone Injection 2000mg
Dosage Form
Dry injection
Pack Size
1 vial + 1 Ampoule
Therapeutic Indication
PRUXONE 2000 is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic for treating serious bacterial infections, including respiratory, urinary, intra-abdominal, skin, bone and joint infections, meningitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Use exactly as directed by a physician or institutional protocol.
Mode of Administration
For I.M./I.V. use.
Brand Name
PRUXONE
Product Name
PRUXONE-S
Generic Name
Combipack of Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam for Injection
Dosage Form
Dry injection
Pack Size
1 vial + 1 Ampoule
Therapeutic Indication
PRUXONE-S is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic for treating serious bacterial infections, including respiratory, urinary, intra-abdominal, skin, bone and joint infections, meningitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Adults: 1.5–3 g q6h (ceftriaxone 1–2 g + sulbactam 0.5–1 g); max ceftriaxone 4 g/day, sulbactam 4 g/day.
Neonates ≤14 days: 20–50 mg/kg once daily; max 50 mg/kg/day.
Children 15 days–12 yrs: 20–80 mg/kg once daily; ≥50 kg → adult dose.
Renal impairment: Adjust dose; CrCl <15 mL/min → sulbactam max 500 mg every 12hours.
IV: Doses ≥50 mg/kg infused over ≥30 min.
S. pyogenes: Treat ≥10 days.
Mode of Administration
For I.V./I.M. use.