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Cefaxil 250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefaxil 250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefaxil 250 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefaxil 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cefaxil 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cefaxil 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefaxil 250 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefaxil 250 Injection related warnings section.
Cefaxil 250 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefaxil 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Cefaxil 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cefaxil 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefaxil 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
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Is the use of Cefaxil 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefaxil Injection safely.
Is the use of Cefaxil 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefaxil Injection.
What is the effect of Cefaxil 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefaxil Injection has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefaxil 250 Injection on the Liver?
Cefaxil Injection does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefaxil 250 Injection on the Heart?
Using Cefaxil Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaxil 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefaxil 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefaxil 250 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefaxil 250 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefaxil 250 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefaxil 250 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefaxil 250 Injection
You can take Cefaxil 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxil 250 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefaxil 250 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Cefaxil Injection as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Cefaxil Injection covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Yes, Cefaxil Injection is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. 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.
Cefaxil Injection 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. Cefaxil Injection 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.
Cefaxil Injection 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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)