Ceftriaxone is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftriaxone have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Ceftriaxone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ceftriaxone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ceftriaxone 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.
It is also important to note that Ceftriaxone has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceftriaxone related warnings talks about Ceftriaxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ceftriaxone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceftriaxone contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ceftriaxone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ceftriaxone, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ceftriaxone 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 Ceftriaxone is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Ceftriaxone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ceftriaxone without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ceftriaxone safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftriaxone has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone on the Kidneys?
Ceftriaxone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone on the Liver?
Side effects of Ceftriaxone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftriaxone on the Heart?
Ceftriaxone is not harmful for the heart.
Ceftriaxone 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 Ceftriaxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftriaxone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ceftriaxone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ceftriaxone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ceftriaxone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ceftriaxone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ceftriaxone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftriaxone
Taking Ceftriaxone with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftriaxone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftriaxone.
Avoid taking Ceftriaxone with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Occasionally Ceftriaxone 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.
Ceftriaxone 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.
Do not self-administer Ceftriaxone. 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.
Rarely Ceftriaxone 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.
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