Ceftrax 1000 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ceftrax 1000 Injection Information

Ceftrax 1000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Ceftrax 1000 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ceftrax 1000 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Ceftrax 1000 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Ceftrax 1000 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ceftrax 1000 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ceftrax 1000 Injection related warnings talks about Ceftrax 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Ceftrax 1000 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ceftrax 1000 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Ceftrax 1000 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftrax 1000 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Ceftrax Benefits & Uses
Ceftrax Dosage & How to Take
Ceftrax Side Effects
Ceftrax Related Warnings
Ceftrax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ceftrax
Ceftrax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ceftrax 1000 Injection Benefits & Uses

Ceftrax 1000 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Ceftrax 1000 Injection 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

Ceftrax 1000 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftrax 1000 Injection is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Sore throat
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Headache
Urticaria
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Chills
पेट की गैस
Flushing

Ceftrax 1000 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Ceftrax 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Ceftrax is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Ceftrax 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Ceftrax as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftrax 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?

Ceftrax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftrax 1000 Injection on the Liver?

Ceftrax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftrax 1000 Injection on the Heart?

Ceftrax is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Ceftrax 1000 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftrax 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftrax 1000 Injection

Is this Ceftrax 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ceftrax 1000 Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ceftrax 1000 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ceftrax 1000 Injection 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, Ceftrax 1000 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ceftrax 1000 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ceftrax 1000 Injection

Taking Ceftrax 1000 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftrax 1000 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ceftrax 1000 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftrax 1000 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Ceftrax cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Ceftrax 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 over 5 years ago

Does Ceftrax help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ceftrax 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ceftrax with doxycycline?

Dr. , General Physician

Ceftrax 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Ceftrax cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Ceftrax 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Ceftrax without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ceftrax 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.