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Truxone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Truxone also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Truxone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Truxone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Truxone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Truxone is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Truxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Truxone related warnings section.
Truxone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Truxone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Truxone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Truxone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Truxone 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 |
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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Is the use of Truxone safe for pregnant women?
Truxone is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Truxone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Truxone for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Truxone on the Kidneys?
Truxone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Truxone on the Liver?
Truxone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Truxone on the Heart?
Truxone is completely safe for the heart.
Truxone 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 Truxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Truxone habit forming or addictive?
Truxone 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 Truxone can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Truxone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Truxone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Truxone
Taking Truxone with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Truxone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Truxone with alcohol will be.
Truxone 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, Truxone 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.
Occasionally Truxone can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
Occasionally Truxone can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Yes Truxone 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.
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References
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