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Keftra 250 Mg 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. Secondary and off-label uses of Keftra 250 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Keftra 250 Mg Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Keftra 250 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Keftra 250 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Keftra 250 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Keftra 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Keftra 250 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Keftra 250 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Keftra 250 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Keftra 250 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Keftra 250 Mg Injection 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 Keftra 250 Mg Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Keftra 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Keftra in pregnant women.
Is the use of Keftra 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Keftra may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Keftra 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Keftra on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Keftra 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Keftra may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Keftra 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Keftra for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Keftra 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Keftra 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Keftra 250 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Keftra 250 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Keftra 250 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Keftra 250 Mg Injection
Taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftra 250 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes Keftra is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Keftra 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.
No, you can not buy Keftra over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Keftra can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Keftra can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
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