Traxol Information
Traxol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Traxol 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 Traxol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Traxol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Traxol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Traxol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Traxol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Traxol related warnings section.
Traxol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Traxol in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Traxol contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Traxol have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Traxol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Traxol Benefits & Uses
Traxol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Traxol 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 |
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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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Traxol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Traxol is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- पेट दर्द
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Sore throat
- Steven-johnsons syndrome
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rash
- Headache
- Urticaria
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Chills
- पेट की गैस
- Flushing
Traxol Related Warnings
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Is the use of Traxol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Traxol without worrying about any side effects.
Safe -
Is the use of Traxol safe during breastfeeding?
Traxol may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Traxol on the Kidneys?
Traxol rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Traxol on the Liver?
Side effects of Traxol rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Traxol on the Heart?
Using Traxol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Traxol with Other Drugs
Traxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Traxol Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Traxol 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 Traxol
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Is this Traxol habit forming or addictive?
Traxol does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Traxol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Traxol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Traxol in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Traxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Traxol
Taking Traxol with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Traxol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Traxol with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
