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Keftragard, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. The alternative uses of Keftragard have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Keftragard 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Keftragard include Diarrhoea, Rash, Allergic reaction. While these are the most often observed Keftragard side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Keftragard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Keftragard is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Keftragard related warnings talks about Keftragard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Keftragard since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Keftragard have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Keftragard, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Keftragard is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Keftragard is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Keftragard safe for pregnant women?
Keftragard is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Keftragard safe during breastfeeding?
Keftragard has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Keftragard on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Keftragard on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Keftragard on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Keftragard. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Keftragard on the Heart?
Information about safety of Keftragard for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Keftragard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Keftragard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keftragard habit forming or addictive?
Keftragard does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Keftragard as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Keftragard should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Keftragard cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Keftragard
Taking Keftragard with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftragard
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Keftragard with alcohol.
Keftragard is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Keftragard 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.
No, you can not buy Keftragard 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.
Yes, Keftragard can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Keftragard 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.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
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