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Keftaglan is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Keftaglan have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Keftaglan depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Keftaglan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Keftaglan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Keftaglan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Keftaglan related warnings talks about Keftaglan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Keftaglan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Keftaglan in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Keftaglan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Keftaglan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Keftaglan is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Keftaglan 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 Keftaglan safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Keftaglan in pregnant women.
Is the use of Keftaglan safe during breastfeeding?
Keftaglan is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Keftaglan on the Kidneys?
Keftaglan rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Keftaglan on the Liver?
Keftaglan is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Keftaglan on the Heart?
Keftaglan is completely safe for the heart.
Keftaglan 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 Keftaglan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keftaglan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Keftaglan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Keftaglan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keftaglan can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Keftaglan is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Keftaglan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Keftaglan
Taking Keftaglan with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftaglan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Keftaglan.
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