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Unitrax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Unitrax have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Unitrax is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Unitrax as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Unitrax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Unitrax has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Unitrax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Unitrax related warnings section.
Unitrax 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 Unitrax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Unitrax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Unitrax is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Unitrax 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Unitrax is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Unitrax safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Unitrax safely.
Is the use of Unitrax safe during breastfeeding?
Unitrax has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Unitrax on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Unitrax on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Unitrax on the Liver?
Unitrax has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Unitrax on the Heart?
Unitrax is completely safe for the heart.
Unitrax 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 Unitrax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unitrax habit forming or addictive?
Unitrax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Unitrax, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Unitrax can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Unitrax only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Unitrax in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Unitrax
Taking Unitrax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unitrax
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Unitrax and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Unitrax can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
No, you can not buy Unitrax over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, you can use Unitrax 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.
Yes Unitrax 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.
Rarely Unitrax can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
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