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Q Tax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Q Tax have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Q Tax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Q Tax as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Q Tax 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Q Tax is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Q Tax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Q Tax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Q Tax contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Q Tax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Q Tax is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Q Tax 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 Q Tax safe for pregnant women?
Q Tax is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Q Tax safe during breastfeeding?
Q Tax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Q Tax on the Kidneys?
Q Tax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Q Tax on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Q Tax on the liver.
What is the effect of Q Tax on the Heart?
Using Q Tax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Q Tax 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 Q Tax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Q Tax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Q Tax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Q Tax as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Q Tax is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Q Tax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Q Tax
It is safe to take Q Tax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Q Tax
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Q Tax with alcohol.
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.
Q Tax 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.
Yes, Q Tax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Yes, Q Tax is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. 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.
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 Q Tax is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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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)
