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
Packshot not available
Brand Name
PRUXONE
Product Name
PRUXONE 500
Generic Name
Ceftriaxone 500mg Injection
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 1000mg Injection
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.
Packshot not available
Brand Name
PRUXONE
Product Name
PRUXONE 2000
Generic Name
Ceftriaxone 2000mg Injection
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.