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C Tox 250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of C Tox 250 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of C Tox 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, C Tox 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of C Tox 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that C Tox 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if C Tox 250 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the C Tox 250 Injection related warnings section.
C Tox 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid C Tox 250 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the C Tox 250 Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of C Tox 250 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for C Tox 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
C Tox 250 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 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take C Tox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of C Tox 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use C Tox.
What is the effect of C Tox 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
C Tox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of C Tox 250 Injection on the Liver?
Using C Tox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of C Tox 250 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 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this C Tox 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to C Tox 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking C Tox 250 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
C Tox 250 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, C Tox 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and C Tox 250 Injection
It is safe to take C Tox 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and C Tox 250 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of C Tox 250 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.
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)