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Troyaxone is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Troyaxone have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Troyaxone. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Troyaxone can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Troyaxone 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.
Troyaxone's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Troyaxone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Troyaxone can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Troyaxone in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Troyaxone contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Troyaxone with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Troyaxone is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Troyaxone 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 Troyaxone safe for pregnant women?
Troyaxone is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Troyaxone safe during breastfeeding?
Troyaxone may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Troyaxone on the Kidneys?
Troyaxone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Troyaxone on the Liver?
Troyaxone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Troyaxone on the Heart?
Using Troyaxone does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Troyaxone 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 Troyaxone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Troyaxone habit forming or addictive?
Troyaxone 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 Troyaxone as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Troyaxone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Troyaxone in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Troyaxone
You can take Troyaxone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Troyaxone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Troyaxone with alcohol will be.
Yes, Troyaxone 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.
No, you can not buy Troyaxone 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, Troyaxone 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.
Troyaxone can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Troyaxone 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
