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Cefotax 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Cefotax 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefotax 500 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefotax 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefotax 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cefotax 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefotax 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefotax 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefotax 500 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Cefotax 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cefotax 500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefotax 500 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotax 500 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefotax 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Cefotax is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefotax 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefotax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefotax 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefotax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefotax 500 Injection on the Liver?
Cefotax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefotax 500 Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefotax for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefotax 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefotax 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefotax 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cefotax 500 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefotax 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefotax 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefotax 500 Injection
Taking Cefotax 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefotax 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefotax 500 Injection.
Yes, Cefotax 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.
No, Cefotax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefotax.
Cefotax is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Yes, Cefotax can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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