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Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml related warnings section.
Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml 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 Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml safe for pregnant women?
Oritaxim is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml safe during breastfeeding?
Oritaxim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oritaxim on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml on the Liver?
Using Oritaxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml on the Heart?
You can take Oritaxim without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml
Taking Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Oritaxim 250 mg Injection 2 ml with alcohol.
Oritaxim is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Oritaxim 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. Oritaxim 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.
No, Oritaxim does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Oritaxim.
The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Oritaxim can be taken with ibuprofen. 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.
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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)
