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Fotaran is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Fotaran have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Fotaran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Fotaran have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Fotaran are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Fotaran's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fotaran related warnings talks about Fotaran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Fotaran is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fotaran are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Fotaran may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fotaran is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fotaran 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Fotaran safe for pregnant women?
Fotaran is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Fotaran safe during breastfeeding?
Fotaran is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fotaran on the Kidneys?
Fotaran rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fotaran on the Liver?
Fotaran does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Fotaran on the Heart?
Using Fotaran does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Fotaran should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fotaran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fotaran habit forming or addictive?
Fotaran does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fotaran. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fotaran only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fotaran is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fotaran
You can take Fotaran with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fotaran
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fotaran with alcohol.
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; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312