Keftaglan Information

Keftaglan is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Keftaglan have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Keftaglan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Keftaglan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Keftaglan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

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

Keftaglan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Keftaglan in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Keftaglan have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

You should also be aware that Keftaglan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Keftaglan Benefits & Uses
Keftaglan Dosage & How to Take
Keftaglan Side Effects
Keftaglan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Keftaglan with Other Drugs
Keftaglan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Keftaglan
Keftaglan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Keftaglan Benefits & Uses

Keftaglan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Keftaglan 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

Keftaglan Related Warnings

Is the use of Keftaglan safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Keftaglan in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Keftaglan safe during breastfeeding?

Keftaglan is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Keftaglan on the Kidneys?

Keftaglan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Keftaglan on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Keftaglan on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Keftaglan on the Heart?

Keftaglan is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Keftaglan with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Keftaglan Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Keftaglan

Is this Keftaglan habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Keftaglan.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Keftaglan can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Keftaglan is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Keftaglan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Keftaglan

You can take Keftaglan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftaglan

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Keftaglan with alcohol will be.

Unknown