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Retel 1000 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Retel 1000 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Retel 1000 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Retel 1000 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Retel 1000 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Retel 1000 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Retel 1000 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Retel 1000 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Retel 1000 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Retel 1000 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Retel 1000 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Retel 1000 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 |
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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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Is the use of Retel 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Retel is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Retel 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Retel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Retel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Retel on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Retel 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Retel for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retel 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retel 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Retel 1000 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Retel 1000 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Retel 1000 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Retel 1000 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Retel 1000 Mg Injection
Taking Retel 1000 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retel 1000 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retel 1000 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
Retel 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.
Do not self-administer Retel. 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.
Yes Retel 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.
No, you can not buy Retel 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.
Yes, Retel 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.
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; 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