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Troxone, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Troxone have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Troxone 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Troxone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Troxone normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Troxone is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Troxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Troxone since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Troxone contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Troxone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Troxone, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Troxone 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 Troxone safe for pregnant women?
Troxone is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Troxone safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Troxone as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Troxone on the Kidneys?
Troxone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Troxone on the Liver?
Troxone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Troxone on the Heart?
Using Troxone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Troxone 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 Troxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Troxone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Troxone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Troxone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Troxone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Troxone in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Troxone
Taking Troxone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Troxone
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Troxone.
Troxone does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Yes, Troxone 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.
Rarely Troxone 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.
Occasionally Troxone 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.
Avoid taking Troxone with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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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
