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Taking Ceftriaxone Injection, Have Dilution Of 1 : 320, Getting Unbearable Headache, Loose Motions, Fever. Is It Normal For Typhoid Patient?
I was admitted to hospital and I m taking ceftriaxone injection as advised by doctor. I have dilution of 1 : 320, I m getting unbearable Headache and I m suffering from Loose motions as well. My Fever is ranging from 100 - 104. Please suggest if it is normal for a Typhoid patient
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The antibiotic is not the ideal one for typhoid or for the symptoms you have described.
The best combination for you would be a course of ciprofloxacin with metronidazole for a period of 10 days.
You need monitoring of fever and preferably IV fluids as high fever can cause severe dehydration and can affect the kidneys and brain as well.
It would be best to get admitted under the care of a GI specialist.
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
The antibiotic is not the ideal one for typhoid or for the symptoms you have described.
The best combination for you would be a course of ciprofloxacin with metronidazole for a period of 10 days.
You need monitoring of fever and preferably IV fluids as high fever can cause severe dehydration and can affect the kidneys and brain as well.
It would be best to get admitted under the care of a GI specialist.
Regards
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