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Ritexone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Ritexone has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Ritexone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Some other side effects of Ritexone have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ritexone are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ritexone has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Ritexone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ritexone related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Ritexone since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ritexone are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ritexone with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ritexone, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ritexone 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ritexone is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Ritexone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ritexone safely.
Is the use of Ritexone safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ritexone for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ritexone on the Kidneys?
Ritexone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ritexone on the Liver?
Ritexone has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ritexone on the Heart?
Ritexone is completely safe for the heart.
Ritexone 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 Ritexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ritexone habit forming or addictive?
Ritexone does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ritexone as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ritexone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ritexone in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ritexone
Taking Ritexone with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ritexone
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ritexone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Ritexone 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.
Ritexone is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Rarely Ritexone 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, Ritexone 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.
Ritexone and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
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