Oritaxim 500 mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection Information

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Oritaxim 500 mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Oritaxim 500 mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oritaxim 500 mg Injection related warnings section.

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Oritaxim 500 mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oritaxim 500 mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Oritaxim Benefits & Uses
Oritaxim Dosage & How to Take
Oritaxim Side Effects
Oritaxim Related Warnings
Oritaxim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Oritaxim
Oritaxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Oritaxim is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Oritaxim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Oritaxim on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection on the Liver?

Using Oritaxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Oritaxim 500 mg Injection on the Heart?

You can take Oritaxim without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oritaxim 500 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Oritaxim 500 mg Injection

Is this Oritaxim 500 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Oritaxim 500 mg Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oritaxim 500 mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oritaxim 500 mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Oritaxim 500 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oritaxim 500 mg Injection

Taking Oritaxim 500 mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oritaxim 500 mg Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Oritaxim 500 mg Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Oritaxim 500 mg Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oritaxim without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Oritaxim work?

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Oritaxim cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Oritaxim does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Oritaxim.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Oritaxim?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oritaxim with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

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.