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Septiken is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Septiken also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Septiken depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Septiken can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Septiken go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Septiken is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Septiken has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Septiken related warnings section.
Septiken is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Septiken have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Septiken have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Septiken is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Septiken 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 Septiken is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Septiken safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Septiken safely.
Is the use of Septiken safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Septiken for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Septiken on the Kidneys?
Septiken rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Septiken on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Septiken on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Septiken on the Heart?
You can take Septiken without any fear of damage to the heart.
Septiken 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 Septiken unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Septiken habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Septiken has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Septiken. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Septiken is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Septiken in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Septiken
You can take Septiken with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Septiken
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Septiken.
Occasionally Septiken 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.
Yes, Septiken is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Septiken 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.
Occasionally Septiken can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Septiken 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience