Keftra 250 Mg Injection

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Keftra 250 Mg Injection Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Keftra 250 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Keftra 250 Mg 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

Keftra 250 Mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Keftra 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Keftra is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Keftra 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Keftra for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • 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.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Keftra 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?


    Keftra has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Keftra 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?


    Using Keftra does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Keftra 250 Mg Injection Contraindications

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 -



Frequently asked Questions about Keftra 250 Mg Injection

  • Is this Keftra 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Keftra 250 Mg Injection.

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


    After taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keftra 250 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Keftra 250 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Keftra 250 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Keftra 250 Mg Injection


    Taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Keftra 250 Mg Injection


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Keftra 250 Mg Injection with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Keftra 250 Mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Keftra cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rarely Keftra can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Keftra over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Keftra work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Keftra works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Keftra?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Keftra 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Keftra with doxycycline?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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