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Xiac 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Xiac 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Xiac 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Xiac 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Xiac 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Xiac 500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Xiac 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Xiac 500 Injection related warnings section.
Xiac 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Xiac 500 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Xiac 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Xiac 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Xiac 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Xiac 500 Injection 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 |
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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 Xiac 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Xiac safely.
Is the use of Xiac 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Xiac may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Xiac 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Xiac has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xiac 500 Injection on the Liver?
Xiac is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Xiac 500 Injection on the Heart?
Using Xiac does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xiac 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xiac 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Xiac 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Xiac 500 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Xiac 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Xiac 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xiac 500 Injection
Taking Xiac 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xiac 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Xiac 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuing Xiac in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can use Xiac 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, Xiac 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.
Do not self-administer Xiac. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Occasionally Xiac 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.
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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
