Riax 500mg Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

Riax 500mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Riax Powder for Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Riax Powder for Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Riax 500mg Injection is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Riax Powder for Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Riax

Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Rash

How to use Riax Powder for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Riax 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Riax 500mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Riax 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Riax 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Riax 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Riax 500mg Injection is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Riax 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Riax 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Riax 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Riax Powder for Injection?

If you miss a dose of Riax 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Riax 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Discontinue Riax 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Patient concerns

My blood sugar under fasting is 219. I am taking RIAX 2.5 before breakfast. is this medicine sufficient ?

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to adjust doseA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

FAQs

Q. Is Riax 500mg Injection safe?

Riax 500mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How long does Riax 500mg Injection take to work?

Usually, Riax 500mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Q. Who should not take Riax 500mg Injection?

Riax 500mg Injection should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Riax 500mg Injection or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Riax 500mg Injection without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Q. What if I do not get better after using Riax 500mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Q. For how long does Riax 500mg Injection stay in the body?

Usually, Riax 500mg Injection stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

Q. Is Riax 500mg Injection effective?

Riax 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Riax 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. How is Riax 500mg Injection administered?

Riax 500mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Riax 500mg Injection.

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