Ceftriaxone injection and Kazano

• Generic Name: ceftriaxone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rocephin, Rocephin IM Convenience Kit, Rocephin ADD-Vantage

Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Ceftriaxone is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis. Ceftriaxone is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.

Ceftriaxone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: alogliptin / metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Kazano

Kazano contains a combination of alogliptin and metformin. Alogliptin and metformin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Alogliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Kazano is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Kazano is not for treating type 1 diabetes.