Ceftrisone 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ceftrisone 500 Injection Information

Ceftrisone 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Ceftrisone 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Ceftrisone 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Ceftrisone 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Ceftrisone 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ceftrisone 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ceftrisone 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Ceftrisone 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Ceftrisone 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Ceftrisone 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Ceftrisone 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Ceftrisone Benefits & Uses
Ceftrisone Dosage & How to Take
Ceftrisone Side Effects
Ceftrisone Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ceftrisone with Other Drugs
Ceftrisone Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ceftrisone
Ceftrisone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ceftrisone 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Ceftrisone 500 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

Ceftrisone 500 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

Ceftrisone 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Ceftrisone 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ceftrisone safely.

Safe
Is the use of Ceftrisone 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Ceftrisone has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftrisone 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Ceftrisone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftrisone 500 Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Ceftrisone on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftrisone 500 Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Ceftrisone for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ceftrisone 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Ceftrisone 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Ceftrisone 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftrisone 500 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 Ceftrisone 500 Injection

Is this Ceftrisone 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Ceftrisone 500 Injection does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ceftrisone 500 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ceftrisone 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ceftrisone 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ceftrisone 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ceftrisone 500 Injection

Taking Ceftrisone 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftrisone 500 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftrisone 500 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftrisone 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Can Ceftrisone cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ceftrisone with doxycycline?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Ceftrisone 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

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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Ceftrisone?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.