Ranceff, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Ranceff have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Ranceff is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ranceff as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ranceff normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Ranceff's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Ranceff related warnings talks about Ranceff's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Ranceff since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ranceff contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ranceff have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ranceff is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ranceff 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 |
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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 Ranceff safe for pregnant women?
Ranceff is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ranceff safe during breastfeeding?
Ranceff has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ranceff on the Kidneys?
Ranceff may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ranceff on the Liver?
Ranceff may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ranceff on the Heart?
Ranceff is not harmful for the heart.
Ranceff 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 Ranceff unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ranceff habit forming or addictive?
Ranceff is not addictive in nature.
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 Ranceff can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ranceff is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ranceff for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ranceff
Taking Ranceff with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranceff
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ranceff with alcohol.
Ranceff does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Yes Ranceff is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Do not self-administer Ranceff. 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.
Ranceff 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.
Discontinuing Ranceff in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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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
