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Truxone Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Truxone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Truxone 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

Truxone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Truxone safe for pregnant women?


    Truxone is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • 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.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Truxone on the Kidneys?


    Truxone rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Truxone on the Liver?


    Truxone is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Truxone on the Heart?


    Truxone is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Truxone with Other Drugs

Truxone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Truxone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Truxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Truxone

  • Is this Truxone habit forming or addictive?


    Truxone is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • 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.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Truxone 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, Truxone is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Truxone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Truxone


    Taking Truxone with food is safe.

    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.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Truxone

Question over 5 years ago

What is Truxone?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Truxone cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Truxone cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Truxone cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Truxone used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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