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C Tox 1000 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of C Tox 1000 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of C Tox 1000 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of C Tox 1000 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of C Tox 1000 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that C Tox 1000 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to C Tox 1000 Injection'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 C Tox 1000 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by C Tox 1000 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for C Tox 1000 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking C Tox 1000 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
C Tox 1000 Injection 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 C Tox 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take C Tox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of C Tox 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use C Tox.
What is the effect of C Tox 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?
C Tox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of C Tox 1000 Injection on the Liver?
Using C Tox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of C Tox 1000 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of C Tox for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take C Tox 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this C Tox 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to C Tox 1000 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking C Tox 1000 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
C Tox 1000 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, C Tox 1000 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and C Tox 1000 Injection
It is safe to take C Tox 1000 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and C Tox 1000 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of C Tox 1000 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, C Tox covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
C Tox 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. C Tox 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.
C Tox is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.
Yes, C Tox covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
No, C Tox does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension) at regular doses. If you are experiencing low blood pressure after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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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)
