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Kexone is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Kexone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kexone. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kexone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Kexone are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Kexone's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kexone related warnings talks about Kexone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Kexone since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Kexone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Kexone with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Kexone, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kexone 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 Kexone is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Kexone safe for pregnant women?
Kexone is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Kexone safe during breastfeeding?
Kexone has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kexone on the Kidneys?
Kexone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kexone on the Liver?
Kexone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Kexone on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Kexone for the heart.
Kexone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kexone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Kexone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kexone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Kexone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Kexone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kexone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kexone
Taking Kexone with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kexone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kexone with alcohol will be.
Avoid taking Kexone with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Occasionally Kexone can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
Do not self-administer Kexone. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Kexone 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.
Rarely Kexone 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience