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Retel 125 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Retel 125 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Retel 125 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Retel 125 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Retel 125 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Retel 125 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Retel 125 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Retel 125 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Retel 125 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Retel 125 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Retel 125 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Retel 125 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Retel 125 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
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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 125 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Retel is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Retel 125 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Retel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Retel 125 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Retel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Retel 125 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 125 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 125 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retel 125 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Retel 125 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 125 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Retel 125 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Retel 125 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Retel 125 Mg Injection
Taking Retel 125 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retel 125 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retel 125 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.
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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
