CEFTRIAXONE Fresenius Kabi 2 g POWDER FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi 2 g powder for solution for infusion EFG

ceftriaxone

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

1. What Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi
3. How to use Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is and what it is used for

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is an antibiotic used in adults and children (including newborns). It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections. It belongs to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins.

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and will not work for viral infections such as the common cold or flu.

It is important that you follow the instructions regarding dose, administration and duration of treatment given by your doctor.

Do not store or reuse this medicine. If you have any leftover antibiotic after you finish treatment, return it to the pharmacy for proper disposal. Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is indicated for the treatment of infections related to:

• The brain (meningitis).
• The lungs.
• The middle ear.
• The abdomen and abdominal wall (peritonitis).
• The urinary tract and kidneys.
• Bones and joints.
• The skin and soft tissues.
• The blood.
• The heart.

It can be used in the following cases:

• to treat specific sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea and syphilis).
• to treat patients with a low white blood cell count (neutropenia) who have fever during a bacterial infection.
• to treat chest infections in adults with chronic bronchitis.
• to treat Lyme disease (caused by a tick bite) in adults and children, including newborns from 15 days of age.
• to prevent infections during surgical operations.

2. What you need to know before you use Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

Do not use Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi:

• If you are allergic to ceftriaxone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• If you have had an immediate or severe allergic reaction to penicillins or similar antibiotics (such as cephalosporins, carbapenems or monobactams). Symptoms include sudden swelling of the throat or face that may make breathing or swallowing difficult, sudden swelling of hands, feet and ankles, chest pain and a severe skin rash that develops rapidly.
• If you are allergic to lidocaine and you are to be given Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi as an intramuscular injection.

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi must not be used in babies if:

• The baby is premature.

• The baby is a newborn (up to 28 days of age) and has certain blood problems or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes) or is to be treated intravenously with a product containing calcium.

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Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before starting treatment with Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi if:

• You have recently taken or may have to take products containing calcium.
• You have recently had diarrhea after taking an antibiotic. If you have ever had problems with your gastrointestinal system, particularly colitis (inflammation of the intestine).
• You have liver or kidney problems (see section 4).
• You have gallstones or kidney stones.
• You have other diseases, such as hemolytic anemia (reduction in the number of red blood cells that can cause pale skin and weakness or shortness of breath).
• You need to follow a low-sodium diet.
• You experience or have experienced a combination of any of the following symptoms: rash, skin redness, blisters on the lips, eyes and mouth, skin peeling, high fever, flu-like symptoms, increased liver enzyme levels observed in blood tests and an increase in a type of white blood cell (eosinophilia) and swelling of the lymph nodes (signs of severe skin reactions, see also section 4 "Possible side effects").

If you are to have a blood or urine test

If you have been prescribed Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi for a long period, you will need to have regular blood tests.

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi may affect the results of urine tests for glucose detection and blood tests for the Coombs test.

If you are having tests:

• Tell the person taking the sample that you have been given Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi.

If you are diabetic or need to control your blood sugar levels, you should not use certain blood sugar control systems that may incorrectly measure your blood sugar levels while you are using ceftriaxone. If you use such systems, you should review the instructions for use and consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Alternative methods should be used if necessary.

Children

Consult your doctor or pharmacist or nurse before Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is administered to your child if:

• He/She has recently taken or may have to take a product intravenously that contains calcium.

Other medicines and Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

In particular, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are using any of the following medicines:

• A type of antibiotic called aminoglycoside.
• An antibiotic called chloramphenicol (used to treat infections, particularly of the eyes).

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

Your doctor will decide whether to treat you with Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi and the risk it may pose to your baby.

Driving and using machines

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi may cause dizziness. If you feel dizzy, do not drive or use any tools or machines. Consult your doctor if you experience these symptoms.

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi contains sodium

This medicine contains 82.3 mg of sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per vial. This is equivalent to 4.1% of the maximum recommended daily intake of sodium for an adult.

3. How to use Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is usually given by a doctor or nurse. It can be given through a drip (intravenous infusion) or by intravenous or intramuscular injection. Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi is prepared by a doctor, pharmacist or nurse and must not be mixed or given with other injections that contain calcium.

Usual dose

Your doctor will decide the right dose of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi for you. The dose will depend on the severity and type of infection; whether you are taking other antibiotics; your weight and age; how well your kidneys and liver are working. The number of days or weeks you will be treated with Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi will depend on the type of infection you have.

Adults, elderly, children over 12 years and ≥ 50 kg:

• 1 - 2 g administered once a day depending on the severity and type of infection. In case of severe infection, your doctor will give you a higher dose (up to 4 g once a day). If your daily dose is more than 2 g, it will be given once a day or in two separate doses.

Newborns, infants and children from 15 days to 12 years with < 50 kg:

• 50 - 80 mg of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi per kg of body weight once a day, depending on the severity and type of infection. In case of severe infection, your doctor will give you a higher dose, up to 100 mg per kg of body weight up to a maximum of 4 g once a day. If your daily dose is more than 2 g, it will be given once a day or in two separate doses.
• Children with a weight of 50 kg or more will be given the usual adult dose.

Newborns (0-14 days)

• 20 - 50 mg of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi per kg of body weight once a day depending on the severity and type of infection.

• The maximum daily dose must not exceed 50 mg per kg of the baby's body weight.

Patients with liver or kidney problems

You will be given a different dose than usual. Your doctor will decide the dose you need of Ceftriaxone Kabi and will closely monitor you depending on the severity of liver and kidney disease.

If you use more Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi than you should

If you accidentally receive more doses than prescribed, inform your doctor or go to the nearest hospital.

If you forget to use Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

If you miss an injection, it should be given as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next injection, skip the missed injection. Do not take a double dose (two injections at the same time) to make up for missed doses.

If you stop treatment with Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

Do not stop Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi unless your doctor tells you to.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may occur with this medicine:

Severe allergic reactions (frequency not known, cannot be estimated from the available data)

If you have a severe allergic reaction, tell your doctor immediately.

Symptoms may include:

• Sudden swelling of the face, throat, lips or mouth. This may make breathing or swallowing difficult.
• Sudden swelling of hands, feet and ankles.
• Chest pain in the context of allergic reactions, which may be a symptom of an allergy-induced heart attack (Kounis syndrome).

Severe skin reactions (frequency not known, cannot be estimated from the available data)

If you have a severe skin reaction, tell your doctor immediately.

Symptoms may include:

• A severe rash that develops rapidly, with blisters or peeling of the skin and possibly blisters in the mouth (Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, also known as SJS and TEN respectively).
• A combination of any of the following symptoms: widespread rash, high body temperature, elevated liver enzyme values, blood abnormalities (eosinophilia), swelling of the lymph nodes and involvement of other organs of the body (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, also known as DRESS or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).
• Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction which causes fever, chills, headache, muscle pain and rash that is usually self-limiting. This occurs shortly after starting treatment with ceftriaxone for infections with spirochetes such as Lyme disease.

Other possible symptoms:

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Abnormalities with white blood cells (such as decreased leukocytes and increased eosinophils) and platelets (decreased thrombocytes).
• Loose stools or diarrhea.
• Changes in blood test results for liver function.
• Rash.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Fungal infections (e.g. candidiasis).
• Decreased white blood cell count (granulocytopenia).
• Decreased red blood cell count (anemia).
• Blood clotting disorders. Symptoms may include bruising and pain or swelling of the joints.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Discomfort or nausea.
• Itching (pruritus).
• Pain or burning in the vein where Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi was given. Pain at the injection site.
• High temperature (fever).
• Abnormal kidney function test (increased serum creatinine).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)

• Inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Symptoms include diarrhea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and fever.
• Breathing difficulties (bronchospasm).
• Hives that can cover much of the body, with itching and swelling.
• Blood or sugar in the urine.
• Edema (fluid accumulation).
• Chills.
• Treatment with ceftriaxone, particularly in elderly patients with severe kidney or nervous system problems, can rarely cause decreased consciousness, abnormal movements, agitation and convulsions.

Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

• Secondary infection that may not respond to the previously prescribed antibiotic treatment.
• Anemia in which red blood cells are destroyed (hemolytic anemia).
• Severe decrease in white blood cell count (agranulocytosis).
• Seizures.
• Dizziness (feeling that everything is spinning).
• Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Symptoms include severe stomach pain that spreads to the back.
• Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the mouth (stomatitis).
• Inflammation of the tongue (glossitis). Symptoms include swelling, redness and pain of the tongue.
• Problems with the gallbladder or liver, which can cause pain, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin, itching, abnormally dark urine and clay-colored stools.
• Neurological disorder that can occur in newborns with severe jaundice (kernicterus).
• Kidney problems caused by ceftriaxone calcium deposits. There may be pain when urinating or a decrease in urine output.
• False positive result in the Coombs test (test performed for certain blood problems).
• False positive result in galactosemia (abnormal accumulation of galactose).
• Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi may interfere with some blood glucose tests - please consult your doctor.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System for Human Use (Website: www.notificaRAM.es) By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.

Do not store above 25°C.

Store the vial in the outer packaging to protect it from light.

The reconstituted solution is stable for 8 hours at 25 °C and 24 hours in the refrigerator (2 - 8 °C).

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Container Content and Additional Information

Composition of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi

The active ingredient is ceftriaxone sodium equivalent to 2.0 g of ceftriaxone.

Appearance of the Product and Container Content

The solutions may vary from colorless to pale yellow.

Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi powder for infusion is presented in containers containing 1, 10, or 100 glass vials of powder, closed with a rubber stopper and an aluminum cap. Not all package sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder

Fresenius Kabi España, S.A.U.

Torre Mapfre-Vila Olímpica

Marina 16-18, 08005 – Barcelona

Spain

Manufacturer

LABESFAL – Laboratórios Almiro S.A.

Lagedo, 3465-157 Santiago de Besteiros, Portugal

This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Date of Last Revision of this Leaflet: July 2022.

Detailed and updated information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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This information is intended solely for healthcare professionals:

Solutions containing ceftriaxone should not be mixed or added with other agents. In particular, diluents containing calcium (e.g., Ringer's solution, Hartmann's solution) should not be used to reconstitute ceftriaxone vials or to dilute reconstituted vials when administered intravenously, as they may form precipitates.

Ceftriaxone should not be mixed or administered simultaneously with solutions containing calcium (see sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.8 of the summary of product characteristics and section 6 of the package leaflet).

Infusion should be administered over at least 30 minutes.

For this infusion, the vial of Ceftriaxone Fresenius Kabi 2 g should be dissolved in 40 ml of one of the following calcium-free infusion solutions: 0.9% sodium chloride, 0.45% sodium chloride + 2.5% dextrose, 5% dextrose, 10% dextrose, 6% hydroxyethyl starch in 5% dextrose, or sterile water for injection.

The dose and administration schedule used depend on the patient's age and weight, as well as the severity of the infection.

Adults and Children Over 12 Years: The usual dose is 1-2 g of ceftriaxone administered once daily (every 24 hours). In severe cases or infections caused by moderately sensitive microorganisms, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 4 g once daily.

Stages II and III of Lyme Disease

A dose of 50 mg/kg body weight, up to a maximum of 2 grams daily, is recommended, administered once daily for 14 days.

Perioperative Prophylaxis

A single dose of 1-2 g, 30-90 minutes before surgery. In colorectal surgery, another antibiotic with adequate spectrum against anaerobes should be associated.

Combination Therapy:

In infections caused by gram-negative microorganisms, combination with aminoglycosides may be necessary, especially in severe or life-threatening infections.

Newborns and Children Under 12 Years

Newborns (up to 14 days): 20 to 50 mg/kg body weight, administered in a single dose, with no differences between term and preterm infants. The dose should not exceed 50 mg/kg body weight.

Infants and Children (from 15 days to 12 years): single daily dose of 20-80 mg/kg body weight.

Children with a weight of >50 kg: the same dose as for adults will be used. The intravenous dose of 50 mg per kg body weight or more should be administered by infusion over at least 30 minutes.

Bacterial Meningitis in Infants and Children

Treatment will be initiated with a dose of 100 mg/kg (not exceeding 4 g) once daily. As soon as the causal microorganism is identified and its sensitivity determined, the dose may be adjusted accordingly.

Elderly: No modification of the recommended doses for adults is required, provided there is no impairment of renal and/or hepatic function.

Patients with Renal Impairment

In patients with impaired renal function, it is not necessary to reduce the dose, provided hepatic function remains normal. Only in cases of preterminal renal failure (creatinine clearance <10 ml min), the dose of ceftriaxone should not exceed 2 g daily.< p>

In cases of severe concomitant renal and hepatic dysfunction, the dose of ceftriaxone should not exceed 2 g daily, unless plasma concentrations are determined at regular intervals, adjusting the dose if necessary.

In dialyzed patients, it is not necessary to administer an additional supplementary dose after the dialysis session; in any case, the patient's clinical situation will be monitored to adjust the dose if necessary.

Patients with Hepatic Impairment

In cases of hepatic impairment, it is not necessary to reduce the dose if renal function is intact. In cases of severe concomitant renal and hepatic dysfunction, the dose of ceftriaxone should not exceed 2 g daily, unless plasma concentrations are determined at regular intervals, adjusting the dose if necessary.

Duration of Therapy

Varying with the severity of the disease. In general, administration of ceftriaxone will be maintained for at least 48 to 72 hours after improvement of the clinical condition or until microbiological eradication is achieved.