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Emtriaxone, 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, Emtriaxone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Emtriaxone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Emtriaxone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emtriaxone 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.
Emtriaxone's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Emtriaxone related warnings talks about Emtriaxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emtriaxone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emtriaxone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Emtriaxone may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Emtriaxone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Emtriaxone 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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Is the use of Emtriaxone safe for pregnant women?
Emtriaxone is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Emtriaxone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Emtriaxone as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Emtriaxone on the Kidneys?
Emtriaxone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emtriaxone on the Liver?
Emtriaxone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Emtriaxone on the Heart?
Using Emtriaxone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Emtriaxone 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 Emtriaxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emtriaxone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Emtriaxone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Emtriaxone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Emtriaxone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Emtriaxone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emtriaxone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Emtriaxone
Taking Emtriaxone with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emtriaxone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Emtriaxone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you can use Emtriaxone 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.
Emtriaxone 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.
Occasionally Emtriaxone 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.
Emtriaxone can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Discontinuing Emtriaxone in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311