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Tecxone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Tecxone have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Tecxone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tecxone as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Tecxone 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.
In addition, Tecxone's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tecxone related warnings talks about Tecxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tecxone can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tecxone in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tecxone contraindications section.
Besides this, Tecxone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Tecxone, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tecxone 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 Tecxone safe for pregnant women?
Tecxone is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Tecxone safe during breastfeeding?
Tecxone may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tecxone on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tecxone on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tecxone on the Liver?
Tecxone may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tecxone on the Heart?
Using Tecxone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tecxone 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 Tecxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tecxone habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tecxone has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tecxone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tecxone can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tecxone only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tecxone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tecxone
It is safe to take Tecxone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tecxone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tecxone with alcohol will be.
Yes, Tecxone 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.
Rarely Tecxone 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, Tecxone can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Yes, you can use Tecxone to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Yes, Tecxone can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
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