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Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection Information

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Rash, Allergic reaction. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection in conditions like Allergy.

Besides this, Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Keftragard Benefits & Uses
Keftragard Dosage & How to Take
Keftragard Side Effects
Keftragard Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Keftragard with Other Drugs
Keftragard Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Keftragard
Keftragard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Bacterial Infections
Blood Infection
Meningitis
Peritonitis

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is used -

Moderate

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Common

Diarrhoea
Rash
Allergic reaction

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Keftragard without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Keftragard as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Keftragard on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Keftragard will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Keftragard may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Keftragard on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Amikacin

Cyclosporine

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection

Is this Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection

Taking Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection

Information about the interaction of Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Keftragard 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Keftragard without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Keftragard is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Keftragard cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Keftragard can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Keftragard for cough?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Keftragard 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Keftragard to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Keftragard 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Keftragard used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Keftragard 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.