Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Seftoxim 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.

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes Seftoxim 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. 

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Seftoxim 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.

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

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

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Seftoxim covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.