Trusten 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Trusten 500 Injection Information

Trusten 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Trusten 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Trusten 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Trusten 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Trusten 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Trusten 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Trusten 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Trusten 500 Injection related warnings section.

Trusten 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Trusten 500 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Trusten 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Trusten 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Trusten 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Trusten Benefits & Uses
Trusten Dosage & How to Take
Trusten Side Effects
Trusten Related Warnings
Trusten Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Trusten
Trusten Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Trusten 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Trusten 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Trusten 500 Injection 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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Trusten 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Trusten 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Trusten without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Trusten 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Trusten has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Trusten 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Trusten has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Trusten 500 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Trusten rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Trusten 500 Injection on the Heart?

Using Trusten does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Trusten 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trusten 500 Injection 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 Trusten 500 Injection

Is this Trusten 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Trusten 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Trusten 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Trusten 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Trusten 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Trusten 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trusten 500 Injection

It is safe to take Trusten 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Trusten 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Trusten 500 Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Trusten 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

What is Trusten?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Trusten 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Trusten with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Trusten with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Trusten cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Trusten can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Trusten to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Trusten to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Trusten help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Trusten 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.