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Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection Information

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Duotax Benefits & Uses
Duotax Dosage & How to Take
Duotax Side Effects
Duotax Related Warnings
Duotax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Duotax
Duotax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Meningitis

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Bronchitis
Blood Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Duotax is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Duotax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Duotax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection on the Liver?

Duotax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection on the Heart?

Duotax is not harmful for the heart.

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection

Is this Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection.

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection

Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection

Information about the interaction of Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Duotax 1000 mg/500 mg Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Is Duotax bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Duotax 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Duotax cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Duotax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Duotax.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Duotax safe to use?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Duotax 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Duotax cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes Duotax 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Duotax on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Duotax on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.