Fotaran

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Fotaran Information

Fotaran is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Fotaran have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Fotaran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Fotaran have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Fotaran are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Fotaran's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fotaran related warnings talks about Fotaran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Fotaran is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fotaran are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Fotaran may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fotaran is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Fotaran Benefits & Uses

Fotaran is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Fotaran Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Fotaran Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fotaran is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Injection Site Allergic Reaction
  • Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
  • Maculopapular rash
  • पेट दर्द
  • Itching or burning

Fotaran Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Fotaran safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Fotaran in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Fotaran safe during breastfeeding?


    Fotaran is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Fotaran on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Fotaran on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Fotaran on the Liver?


    Fotaran is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Fotaran on the Heart?


    Fotaran is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Fotaran with Other Drugs

Fotaran should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Fotaran Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fotaran unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Fotaran

  • Is this Fotaran habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Fotaran.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fotaran as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Fotaran only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Fotaran is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Fotaran Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Fotaran


    Taking Fotaran with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Fotaran


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Fotaran.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312

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