Ceftrian is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Ceftrian have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ceftrian. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ceftrian as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ceftrian go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ceftrian is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ceftrian's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ceftrian is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceftrian are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ceftrian with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ceftrian, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ceftrian 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 Ceftrian is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Ceftrian safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ceftrian without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ceftrian safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Ceftrian as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Ceftrian on the Kidneys?
Ceftrian may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftrian on the Liver?
Ceftrian is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftrian on the Heart?
Ceftrian is completely safe for the heart.
Ceftrian 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 Ceftrian unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftrian habit forming or addictive?
Ceftrian is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ceftrian as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ceftrian is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftrian is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftrian
Taking Ceftrian with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftrian
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftrian with alcohol will be.
Yes, Ceftrian 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.
Rarely Ceftrian 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.
Yes, you can use Ceftrian 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 Ceftrian 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.
Ceftrian 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.
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