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Symtrax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Symtrax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Symtrax 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Symtrax as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Symtrax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Symtrax's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Symtrax related warnings talks about Symtrax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Symtrax since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Symtrax are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Symtrax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Symtrax is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Symtrax 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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Is the use of Symtrax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Symtrax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Symtrax safe during breastfeeding?
Symtrax may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Symtrax on the Kidneys?
Symtrax rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Symtrax on the Liver?
Symtrax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Symtrax on the Heart?
Symtrax is completely safe for the heart.
Symtrax 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 Symtrax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Symtrax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Symtrax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Symtrax. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Symtrax is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Symtrax is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Symtrax
It is safe to take Symtrax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Symtrax
Information about the interaction of Symtrax and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Rarely Symtrax 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.
Yes, Symtrax 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.
Yes, Symtrax 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.
Yes Symtrax 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.
Symtrax works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
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
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