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Flamotax Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Flamotax Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Flamotax Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Flamotax Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flamotax Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Flamotax Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Flamotax Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flamotax Injection related warnings section.
Flamotax Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Flamotax Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Flamotax Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flamotax Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flamotax 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.
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Is the use of Flamotax Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Flamotax Injection without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Flamotax Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Flamotax Injection.
What is the effect of Flamotax Injection on the Kidneys?
Flamotax Injection rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flamotax Injection on the Liver?
Flamotax Injection does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Flamotax Injection on the Heart?
Using Flamotax Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Flamotax Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flamotax Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flamotax Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flamotax Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flamotax Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flamotax Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flamotax Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flamotax Injection
It is safe to take Flamotax Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flamotax Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Flamotax Injection.
Flamotax Injection 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.
Take Flamotax 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.
Flamotax Injection is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
Yes Flamotax Injection 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.
No, [Medicine} does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Flamotax Injection is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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)