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Zoftariz is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Zoftariz also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Zoftariz 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zoftariz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zoftariz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Zoftariz's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zoftariz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zoftariz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zoftariz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zoftariz have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Zoftariz is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zoftariz 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 Zoftariz is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Zoftariz safe for pregnant women?
Zoftariz is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Zoftariz safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Zoftariz on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Zoftariz on the Kidneys?
Zoftariz rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zoftariz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zoftariz on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zoftariz on the Heart?
Zoftariz is not harmful for the heart.
Zoftariz 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 Zoftariz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoftariz habit forming or addictive?
Zoftariz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zoftariz you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zoftariz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zoftariz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zoftariz
Taking Zoftariz with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftariz
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zoftariz with alcohol will be.
Zoftariz 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.
Do not self-administer Zoftariz. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Zoftariz is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Zoftariz in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Zoftariz is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
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