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Nutaxin S, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Nutaxin S has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Nutaxin S depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Nutaxin S have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Nutaxin S are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Nutaxin S's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nutaxin S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nutaxin S is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nutaxin S are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Nutaxin S may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Nutaxin S is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Nutaxin S is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Nutaxin S safe for pregnant women?
Nutaxin S is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Nutaxin S safe during breastfeeding?
Nutaxin S does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Nutaxin S on the Kidneys?
Nutaxin S rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nutaxin S on the Liver?
Nutaxin S is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nutaxin S on the Heart?
You can take Nutaxin S without any fear of damage to the heart.
Nutaxin S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nutaxin S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nutaxin S habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nutaxin S has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Nutaxin S
When consumed with certain foods, Nutaxin S may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nutaxin S
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nutaxin S.
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 Nutaxin S is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes Nutaxin S 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.
Nutaxin S 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.
Nutaxin S 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.
Discontinuing Nutaxin S 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.
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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)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725
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