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Maxim is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Maxim has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Maxim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maxim as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Maxim 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 Maxim has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Maxim has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Maxim related warnings section.
The section on Maxim contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Maxim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Maxim is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Maxim 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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maxim is used -
Is the use of Maxim safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Maxim in pregnant women.
Is the use of Maxim safe during breastfeeding?
Maxim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Maxim on the Kidneys?
Maxim rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maxim on the Liver?
Using Maxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Maxim on the Heart?
You can take Maxim without any fear of damage to the heart.
Maxim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maxim habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Maxim is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maxim, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Maxim can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Maxim is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Maxim is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Maxim
Taking Maxim with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maxim
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Maxim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Maxim does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Maxim. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Maxim can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Maxim contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that 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. Maxim is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Maxim can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
No, Maxim does not penicillin. It 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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