According to the instructions, ceftriaxone is only used by intravenous or intramuscular administration, ie parenterally, bypassing the stomach. Use of the drug as a rinse of the throat, or applications are not described in the official medical practice.
However, sometimes doctors prescribe it for topical application, in particular for gargling. This is due to the good absorption of the antibiotic and its powerful effectiveness against pathogens angina - streptococci. When rinsing is violated activity pathogenic flora in the throat, and this contributes to more rapid recovery. Ceftriaxone disrupts cell walls of pathogenic microorganisms, which entails their demise.
However, reliable information about clinical trials, local and external effects of the antibiotic, and the possible side effects, in this case, does not exist. Therefore, rinse the throat ceftriaxone can, after weighing all the pros and cons, and only on the recommendation of the attending physician, who sees the picture of the disease.
Before using it is very important to make sure that there are no individual susceptibility to ceftriaxone. Also inform your doctor about the medications you are taking (perhaps they have a negative drug interactions with cephalosporins).
Gargle with angina
If your child is ill with angina, the most affordable means of rinsing solution is as follows: one teaspoon of baking soda and salt, 5 drops of iodine diluted in a glass of warm boiled water. This liquid is carried gargling from 5 to 7 times per day. If the patient has a history of allergy to iodine is present, it can be deleted from the recipe.
When purulent angina, when the patient's condition is severe and symptoms of intoxication are present, the above procedure should be supplemented with the appointment of Ceftriaxone intramuscularly or intravenously. However, some otolaryngologists recommend the use of Ceftriaxone for gargling. But remember, after treatment with ceftriaxone should be at least an hour before rinsing with a different solution. Dose, and method for its breeding scheme therapy designate attending physician, based on the disease and condition of the patient.
Side effect
During therapy with ceftriaxone (including, and when it is used for gargling) may develop side effects:
- condition may occur dizziness, headache, seizure manifestations;
- possible disorder of the hematopoietic system functions (reduction of the number of leucocytes and platelets);
- may develop pain in the stomach, cause nausea and retching;
- may be allergic reactions, manifested in a rash, skin redness, bronchial spasms and other symptoms.
If there is a side effect symptoms, it is necessary to interrupt treatment and consult a doctor. In this case, you will be assigned adjusted dosage or drug analogue.
conclusion
Since the manual describes only intravenous and intramuscular administration of antibiotics, to treat Gargling Ceftriaxone is possible only in exceptional and strictly by appointment attending doctor. Before the use of the drug is necessary to ensure there are no contraindications.
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