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Keftra 500 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Keftra 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Keftra 500 Mg Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Keftra 500 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Keftra 500 Mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Keftra 500 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Keftra 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Keftra 500 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Keftra 500 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Keftra 500 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Keftra 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Keftra 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Keftra 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Keftra is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Keftra 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Keftra for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Keftra 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Keftra on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Keftra 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Keftra has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Keftra 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Using Keftra does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Keftra 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keftra 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Keftra 500 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Keftra 500 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keftra 500 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Keftra 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Keftra 500 Mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Keftra 500 Mg Injection
Taking Keftra 500 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftra 500 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Keftra 500 Mg Injection with alcohol.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311