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Litacef X 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Litacef X is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Litacef X safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Litacef X without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Litacef X safe during breastfeeding?
Litacef X has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Litacef X on the Kidneys?
Litacef X rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Litacef X on the Liver?
Side effects of Litacef X rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Litacef X on the Heart?
Litacef X is not harmful for the heart.
Litacef X 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 Litacef X unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Litacef X habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Litacef X.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Litacef X. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Litacef X should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Litacef X for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Litacef X
Taking Litacef X with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Litacef X
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Litacef X with alcohol will be.
Litacef X can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Litacef X is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Do not self-administer Litacef X. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Litacef X 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.
Yes, Litacef X can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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