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Ceftrisone is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftrisone have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Ceftrisone 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ceftrisone as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftrisone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ceftrisone's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Ceftrisone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ceftrisone related warnings section.
Ceftrisone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceftrisone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ceftrisone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftrisone is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ceftrisone 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 Ceftrisone safe for pregnant women?
Ceftrisone is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ceftrisone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ceftrisone for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ceftrisone on the Kidneys?
Ceftrisone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftrisone on the Liver?
Side effects of Ceftrisone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftrisone on the Heart?
You can take Ceftrisone without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ceftrisone 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 Ceftrisone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftrisone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ceftrisone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ceftrisone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ceftrisone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ceftrisone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftrisone
Taking Ceftrisone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftrisone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ceftrisone with alcohol.
Occasionally Ceftrisone 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.
Ceftrisone and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Ceftrisone 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.
Ceftrisone 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.
Ceftrisone can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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