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Gramotaz Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Gramotaz Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Gramotaz 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gramotaz Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gramotaz Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Gramotaz Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gramotaz Injection related warnings talks about Gramotaz Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gramotaz 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 Gramotaz Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Gramotaz Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Gramotaz Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gramotaz 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 Gramotaz Injection safe for pregnant women?
Gramotaz Injection is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Gramotaz Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Gramotaz Injection does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gramotaz Injection on the Kidneys?
Gramotaz Injection rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gramotaz Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gramotaz Injection on the liver.
What is the effect of Gramotaz Injection on the Heart?
Gramotaz Injection is not harmful for the heart.
Gramotaz 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 Gramotaz Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gramotaz Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gramotaz Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gramotaz Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gramotaz Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gramotaz Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gramotaz Injection
You can take Gramotaz Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gramotaz Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gramotaz Injection with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Gramotaz Injection 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.
Gramotaz 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, Gramotaz Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Yes, Gramotaz Injection can be taken with paracetamol. 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 and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Gramotaz 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.
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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)