Keftra 125 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Keftra Benefits & Uses

Keftra is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Keftra 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Keftra Related Warnings

Is the use of Keftra safe for pregnant women?

Keftra is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Keftra safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Keftra for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Keftra on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Keftra on the Liver?

Keftra has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Keftra on the Heart?

Using Keftra does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Keftra with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Keftra Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Keftra

Is this Keftra habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Keftra.

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

After taking Keftra, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keftra can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Keftra should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Keftra for mental disorders.

No

Keftra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Keftra

Taking Keftra with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftra

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Keftra with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Keftra

Question over 4 years ago

Does Keftra cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rarely Keftra can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Keftra over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Keftra over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Keftra work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Keftra works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Keftra?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Keftra is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Keftra with doxycycline?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Keftra and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.