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Novatax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Novatax have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Novatax 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Novatax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Novatax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Novatax's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Novatax related warnings talks about Novatax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Novatax 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 Novatax contraindications section.
Additionally, Novatax may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Novatax, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Novatax 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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Is the use of Novatax safe for pregnant women?
Novatax is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Novatax safe during breastfeeding?
Novatax is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Novatax on the Kidneys?
Novatax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Novatax on the Liver?
Novatax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Novatax on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Novatax for the heart.
Novatax 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 Novatax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novatax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Novatax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Novatax as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Novatax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novatax is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Novatax
Taking Novatax with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novatax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Novatax with alcohol will be.
Yes Novatax 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.
Novatax 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 Novatax 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.
Yes, Novatax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Novatax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which 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. Novatax is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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)