Zerox-SM 1000mg/500mg Injection

Zerox-SM Injection is a combination of two antibiotics, Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam. It is used to treat various bacterial infections in the body. This medicine is usually given in a hospital or clinic by a healthcare professional. It helps fight infections effectively and is important for patients who need strong antibiotic treatment.

• Severe Infections — Used for serious bacterial infections in the body.
• Pneumonia — Treats lung infections caused by bacteria.
• Urinary Tract Infections — Effective against infections in the urinary system.
• Skin Infections — Helps in treating bacterial skin infections.
• Intra-abdominal Infections — Used for infections within the abdominal cavity.

Primary Uses

• Severe Bacterial Infections — Treats life-threatening infections caused by bacteria.
• Pneumonia — Effective for treating lung infections.

Secondary Uses

• Urinary Tract Infections — Used for infections in the urinary system.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections — Treats infections affecting the skin.

Ceftriaxone works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It does this by interfering with the bacteria's ability to form cell walls, which are essential for their survival. Without a proper cell wall, bacteria cannot maintain their structure and eventually die off.

Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It protects Ceftriaxone from being broken down by certain enzymes that bacteria produce to resist antibiotics. This combination makes the treatment more effective against resistant strains of bacteria.

• Broad-Spectrum Activity — Works against a wide range of bacteria.
• Combination Therapy — Sulbactam helps protect Ceftriaxone from being broken down by bacteria.
• Effective Against Resistant Bacteria — Useful for infections caused by bacteria that are hard to treat.

You may start to feel better within a few days of starting treatment. The full course usually lasts from 5 to 14 days, depending on the infection. If you do not see improvement after a few days, contact your doctor.

Ensure the injection is prepared by a healthcare professional.

Receive the injection in a hospital or clinic setting.

Follow the prescribed schedule for the injections.

Do not self-administer the injection.

Adult Dose

The typical adult dose is 1000mg of Ceftriaxone and 500mg of Sulbactam, given once a day or as directed by a doctor.

Pediatric Dose

For children

• , the dosage is based on their weight and the type of infection. Consult a doctor for the correct dose.

Elderly

Elderly

• patients may require dose adjustments based on kidney function.

Administration Instructions

Administered by a healthcare professional via intravenous injection.

Common Side Effects

Nausea

Diarrhea

Rash

Less Common Side Effects

Headache

Dizziness

Serious Side Effects

Severe allergic reactions

Liver problems

When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention

If you experience difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or severe abdominal pain, seek medical help right away.

• Allergy to Ceftriaxone — Patients with a known allergy should not use this medicine.
• Severe Liver Disease — Not recommended for patients with significant liver impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions

Avoid using with other antibiotics unless prescribed.

Anticoagulants may increase bleeding risk.

Food Interactions

There are no specific food interactions, but it's best to take it on an empty stomach.

Alcohol Interactions

Alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

Disease Interactions

Use caution in patients with liver or kidney disease.

Store at room temperature.

Keep away from moisture.

Protect from light.

Keep away from children.

Check expiry date before use.