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Bestax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Bestax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Bestax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bestax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Bestax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Bestax's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Bestax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Bestax since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Bestax are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Bestax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Bestax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Bestax is used to treat the following -
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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Bestax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Bestax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bestax safe during breastfeeding?
Bestax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bestax on the Kidneys?
Bestax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bestax on the Liver?
Bestax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Bestax on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Bestax for the heart.
Bestax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bestax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bestax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Bestax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Bestax as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bestax only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bestax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bestax
Taking Bestax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bestax
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bestax with alcohol.
Bestax contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Bestax is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes Bestax can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
Yes, Bestax covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Bestax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Bestax is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)