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Keftragard, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. The alternative uses of Keftragard have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Keftragard depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Keftragard include Diarrhoea, Rash, Allergic reaction. While these are the most often observed Keftragard side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Keftragard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Keftragard is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Keftragard related warnings talks about Keftragard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Keftragard since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Keftragard have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Keftragard, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Keftragard is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Keftragard is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Keftragard safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Keftragard without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Keftragard safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Keftragard as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Keftragard on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Keftragard on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Keftragard will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Keftragard on the Liver?
Keftragard may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Keftragard on the Heart?
Side effects of Keftragard on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Keftragard 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 Keftragard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keftragard habit forming or addictive?
Keftragard is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Keftragard, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keftragard can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Keftragard is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Keftragard is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Keftragard
Taking Keftragard with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftragard
Information about the interaction of Keftragard and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Keftragard 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.
Yes, Keftragard can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Yes, Keftragard 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.
Yes, you can use Keftragard 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 Keftragard 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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