Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection Substitute

Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection contains Ceftriaxone and Tazobactum. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is 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.

Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection may interfere with urine test (for sugar) and Coomb’s test (blood test) giving false-positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that you are taking Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection.

You are not recommended to take Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection with streptomycin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of kidney damage. However, please consult your doctor before taking Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection with other medicines to adjust the dose appropriately.

Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or notices blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection and consult a doctor immediately.

Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection is not used to treat viral infections. Rixtam Edta 1.125 gm Injection is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.