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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, Lyme disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). It contains Ceftriaxone, which kills the bacteria and helps in treating bacterial infection. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

CEFTRIAXONE-0.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Keftragard-187.5mg Injection

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection contains 'Ceftriaxone', which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby killing the bacteria. Thus, Keftragard-187.5mg Injection helps in treating bacterial infection.

In some cases, Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, rashes, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increase/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets. Although not everybody experiences these side effects, if they occur, consult your doctor.

Talk to your doctor before taking Keftragard-187.5mg Injection if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Do not take antacids along with Keftragard-187.5mg Injection; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Keftragard-187.5mg Injection

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Keftragard-187.5mg Injection are as follows:

  • Treatment of bacterial infections: Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is commonly used to treat various types of bacterial infections, including brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease).
  • Surgical prophylaxis: Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may be administered before surgical procedures to prevent potential infections in patients undergoing surgery.
  • Treatment of meningitis: Keftragard-187.5mg Injection treats bacterial meningitis by targeting susceptible bacteria and reducing inflammation in the central nervous system.
  • Lyme disease treatment: Keftragard-187.5mg Injection can be used to treat Lyme disease, especially when there's neurological involvement, helping manage symptoms.
  • Treatment of sepsis: Keftragard-187.5mg Injection helps to treat sepsis by targeting the underlying bacterial infection, aiming to reduce the severity of the condition.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Keftragard-187.5mg Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called cephalosporins used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Keftragard-187.5mg Injection works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

How Keftragard-187.5mg Injection Works

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection contains 'Ceftriaxone', which works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby killing the bacteria. Thus, Keftragard-187.5mg Injection helps in treating bacterial infection.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Keftragard-187.5mg Injection

The overdose of Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is unlikely as it is administered by a doctor. However, if you suspect any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms while on treatment with Keftragard-187.5mg Injection, please inform your doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Keftragard-187.5mg Injection, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Keftragard-187.5mg Injection or against any antibiotic. Talk to your doctor if you have/had received calcium-containing products recently, had diarrhoea after taking antibiotics, inflammation of the bowel, kidney stones, or any other illness. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Keftragard-187.5mg Injection to prevent unpleasant side effects. Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Keftragard-187.5mg Injection to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Keftragard-187.5mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Keftragard-187.5mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is not recommended for a premature baby, or a newborn baby who has jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

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Heart

Please consult your doctor before receiving Keftragard-187.5mg Injection if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will administer Keftragard-187.5mg Injection if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Keftragard-187.5mg Injection to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Keftragard-187.5mg Injection if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart, chest, lime disease (caused by tick bites), and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease).

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and omit driving and operating machinery if you experience dizziness.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Keftragard-187.5mg Injection. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Keftragard-187.5mg Injection may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood test known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Keftragard-187.5mg Injection.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

142 Ab, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra.
Other Info - KEF0083

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