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Elores 3gm Infusion is used to treat life-threatening infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. It contains ceftriaxone (third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic), Disodium Edetate (an Antibiotic Resistance Breaker), and Sulbactam (a beta-lactamase inhibitor). Ceftriaxone works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria. Disodium Edetate and Sulbactam work by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Ceftizoxime against the bacteria. Thus, Elores 3gm Infusion helps treat bacterial infections.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Venus Remedies Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Elores 3gm Infusion

Elores 3gm Infusion is a combination injectable medicine used to treat severe, complicated bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for serious conditions like deep lung infections, complicated urinary tract infections, skin infections, and abdominal infections. Because it is highly effective against resistant bacteria, doctors rely on it for infections that standard antibiotics struggle to clear.

This medicine is given as an injection, either directly into a vein or deep into a muscle, usually once or twice a day. It is crucial to receive this medication at consistent times every day to maintain a steady level in your body. When recovering from a severe infection, getting plenty of bed rest and staying well-hydrated will help your body heal faster.

While this medicine is highly effective, it can cause some common side effects such as pain or swelling at the injection site, mild diarrhea, or a temporary skin rash. If you develop severe, watery diarrhea, a high fever, or intense stomach pain, you must contact your doctor immediately, as these can be signs of a serious bowel condition.

Before starting your treatment, let your doctor know if you have a history of gallbladder problems, kidney disease, or liver damage. Do not take this if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, as a dangerous cross-reaction can occur.

This medicine may interact with certain other medicines, especially blood thinners (such as warfarin), calcium-containing intravenous solutions, and other medicines that can affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbal products you are taking before starting treatment. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, older, or have kidney or liver disease, your doctor will carefully assess whether this medicine is suitable and monitor you during treatment if needed.

Uses of Elores 3gm Infusion

Elores 3gm Infusion is used in the treatment of serious and resistant bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Elores 3gm Infusion are as follows:

  • Severe lung infections (pneumonia): It penetrates lung tissue to clear aggressive bacteria causing chest infections, helping to restore normal breathing.
  • Abdominal infections (peritonitis): It targets and eliminates complex bacterial strains causing inflammation within the stomach and intestinal lining.
  • Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs): It treats deep-seated kidney and bladder infections that have not responded to standard oral treatments.
  • Brain and spinal cord infections (meningitis): It crosses the blood-brain barrier to target life-threatening bacterial infections affecting the nervous system.
  • Skin and deep tissue infections: It halts the spread of severe bacterial skin infections, especially after major surgeries or physical injuries.
  • Bone and joint infections: It reaches deep into bone tissues to eradicate persistent, hard-to-treat bacterial colonies.

Key Benefits

Elores 3gm Infusion helps treat severe bacterial infections by killing the bacteria causing the infection, including some bacteria that produce enzymes capable of reducing the effectiveness of certain antibiotics.

  • Because this medicine is given by injection, it reaches effective levels in the body quickly and begins working soon after administration. This helps control the infection, relieve symptoms such as fever and pain, and reduce the risk of the infection spreading to other parts of the body.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Elores 3gm Infusion will be administered by a healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer it.

How Elores 3gm Infusion Works

Elores 3gm Infusion contains three active components that work together to kill bacteria and help clear the infection. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic that stops bacteria from building their protective outer wall. Without this wall, the bacteria break apart and die, helping your body fight the infection. Sulbactam protects ceftriaxone from certain bacteria that produce special enzymes to destroy antibiotics. By blocking these enzymes, sulbactam allows ceftriaxone to keep working effectively against the bacteria. Disodium edetate (EDTA) is a helper ingredient. Research suggests it may help break down the protective layer (called a biofilm) that some bacteria form to hide from antibiotics. This may help the antibiotics reach the bacteria more easily and improve how well the treatment works against some resistant infections.ed.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid taking alcohol while using Elores 3gm Infusion since it may worsen the disease condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Elores 3gm Infusion should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Elores 3gm Infusion.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Inform the doctor if you are breastfeeding. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the medicine, considering the importance of the medicine to the mother.

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Driving

Caution

Elores 3gm Infusion usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking medicine.

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Liver

Caution

Caution should be exercised while using Elores 3gm Infusion in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Elores 3gm Infusion if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

The use of Elores 3gm Infusion is contraindicated in patients with anuria and severe renal dysfunction. Caution should be exercised while using Elores 3gm Infusion in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Elores 3gm Infusion if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness of Elores 3gm Infusion in children have not been established.

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Heart

Caution

Elores 3gm Infusion should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult the doctor if you have heart problems.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Elores 3gm Infusion should be used in the elderly only if advised by a doctor, as dose adjustment may be required.

What if I have taken an overdose of Elores 3gm Infusion

An overdose of this medication is highly unlikely when administered by a healthcare professional. However, if you receive too much, it can cause severe stomach upset or even seizures. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical care or contact a poison control center immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain gut health: Antibiotics may affect the natural bacteria in your gut. Eating probiotic-rich foods such as yogurt or taking probiotics may help some people maintain gut health. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether probiotics are appropriate for you.
  • Increase fluid intake: Drink plenty of water and clear broths. This helps your kidneys process and clear the medication while preventing dehydration caused by fever or mild diarrhea.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol: There is no well-established direct interaction between alcohol and this medicine. However, alcohol may worsen nausea, dehydration, and delay recovery from a serious infection. It is generally best to limit or avoid alcohol until you have recovered.
  • Eat easily digestible meals: Stick to bland, low-fat foods like rice, toast, and crackers if you experience mild nausea or stomach sensitivity during your treatment.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Elores 3gm Infusion to start to work: The time required for Elores 3gm Infusion to show its action is not clinically established. The time for which the effects of Elores 3gm Infusion last: The duration of action for Elores 3gm Infusion is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Elores 3gm Infusion

If you miss an appointment for your injection, contact your clinic or healthcare provider immediately to reschedule. If you are managing your injections at home and miss a dose, inject it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and return to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store unmixed (dry powder) vials of Elores 3gm Infusion at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C.

Drug Warnings

  • Always inspect the liquid solution visually before it is injected; it should be clear and free of particles or discoloration.
  • Never allow this medicine to be mixed with calcium-containing intravenous fluids (like Ringer's solution), as this can cause dangerous crystalline deposits in your organs.
  • If you are receiving intramuscular injections, rotate the injection site each time to reduce muscle soreness and tissue scarring.
  • Do not stop the treatment early just because you feel better; stopping too soon can cause the infection to return and make the bacteria resistant to future treatments.
  • If you are a diabetic who tests their urine for glucose, note that this medicine can cause false-positive results with certain urine sugar tests; ask your doctor for alternative testing methods.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Calcium-containing IV fluids: Can react with the antibiotic to form dangerous, solid particles in the kidneys and lungs.
  • Blood thinners (like warfarin): May increase the blood-thinning effect, raising your risk of bleeding or bruising.
  • Live oral typhoid vaccine: Antibiotics may reduce the effectiveness of the live oral typhoid vaccine. Tell your doctor if you recently received or plan to receive this vaccine. Injectable typhoid vaccines are not affected.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Elores 3 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Calcium chloride with Ceftriaxone can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftriaxone with Calcium chloride is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Elores 3 gm Injection:
Co-administration of Calcium gluconate with Ceftriaxone can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftriaxone with Calcium gluconate is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Ceftriaxone + SulbactamCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elores 3 gm Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with ceftriaxone may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ceftriaxone and Cholera, live attenuated together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine, live until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Elores 3 gm Injection:
Taking mycophenolic acid and ceftriaxone together can reduce the blood levels and effects of mycophenolic acid.

How to manage the interaction:
Using mycophenolic acid and ceftriaxone together can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you experience any symptoms, like less urine output, shortness of breath, or swelling, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Elores 3 gm Injection:
Taking ceftriaxone and the BCG vaccine can reduce the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder.

How to manage the interaction:
Using ceftriaxone and the BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. To ensure an adequate response to your cancer treatment, you should not receive BCG until after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Elores 3gm Infusion when used as directed.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

FAQs

Elores 3gm Infusion is used to treat Bacterial infections.
Elores 3gm Infusion contains ceftriaxone, Disodium Edetate, and Sulbactam (a beta-lactamase inhibitor). Ceftriaxone works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria. Disodium Edetate and Sulbactam works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Ceftizoxime against the bacteria. Thus, Elores 3gm Infusion helps treat bacterial infections.
Elores 3gm Infusion may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). Antibiotic treatment alters the normal flora, leading to overgrowth of Clostridium difficile, which causes diarrhoea. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you experience prolonged diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
No, it can only be used to treat specific medical diseases, most notably potentially lethal illnesses caused by gram-negative bacteria.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. If the symptoms worsen while using this medicine, consult your doctor right away.
Disodium Edetate is usually contraindicated in patients with active tuberculosis or healed calcified tubercular lesions. Edetate disodium forms stable soluble complexes with calcium. So, inform your doctor before receiving Elores 3gm Infusion if you have had tuberculosis.
Inform the doctor about your detailed medical and surgical history, if you have liver, kidney or heart disease or fits and if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including supplements or herbal products as Elores 3gm Infusion may interact with other medicines. Also, let your doctor know if you are stopping any medicine.
Elores 3gm Infusion is usually administered in a hospital under the doctor’s supervision. Your doctor will decide the dosage and administration.
Yes, but only if a doctor or nurse has thoroughly trained you on how to prepare and inject it using sterile, safe techniques. If you feel uncomfortable doing this yourself, it is always safest to have a healthcare professional administer it. Talk to your doctor to discuss home care options.
Mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site is a common reaction. Applying a clean, cold compress to the area for 10 to 15 minutes can help soothe the discomfort. However, if the pain gets worse, or if you notice warmth, pus, or severe swelling, contact your doctor right away.
This medicine is generally avoided in premature newborns or babies with jaundice, especially if they are receiving intravenous calcium treatments, as it can lead to severe organ complications. Always talk to your doctor or pediatrician to find the safest treatment options for infants.
There is no well-established direct interaction between alcohol and this medicine. However, alcohol may worsen nausea, dehydration, or stomach discomfort and may slow your recovery from a serious infection. It is generally advisable to limit or avoid alcohol until you have recovered. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.
Yes. Like many antibiotics, this medicine can occasionally cause severe antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including Clostridioides difficile infection. If you develop severe, persistent, watery, or bloody diarrhea, inform your treating doctor or nurse immediately. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicines unless your doctor advises you to do so.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics. The risk of cross-reactivity is generally low, but people who have experienced a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction require careful medical assessment before receiving this medicine. Your doctor will decide whether it is appropriate for you.
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if it is clearly needed and prescribed by a physician. Small amounts of the drug can pass into breast milk, which may cause mild side effects like diarrhea in a nursing infant. Talk to your doctor to weigh the clinical benefits and risks.

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India

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SCO 857, Cabin No. 10, 2nd Floor, NAC, Manimajra, Chandigarh (U.T.), 160101, India
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