Traxol 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. Traxol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Traxol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Traxol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Traxol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Traxol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Traxol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Traxol related warnings section.
Traxol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Traxol in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Traxol contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Traxol have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Traxol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Traxol 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 Traxol is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Traxol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Traxol without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Traxol safe during breastfeeding?
Traxol may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Traxol on the Kidneys?
Traxol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Traxol on the Liver?
Side effects of Traxol rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Traxol on the Heart?
Using Traxol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Traxol 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 Traxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Traxol habit forming or addictive?
Traxol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Traxol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Traxol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Traxol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Traxol
Taking Traxol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Traxol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Traxol with alcohol will be.
Rarely Traxol 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.
Traxol can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, you can use Traxol 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.
Avoid taking Traxol 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.
Yes, Traxol 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.
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