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Taxim Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Taxim Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Taxim Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taxim Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Taxim Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Taxim Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Taxim Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Taxim Injection related warnings section.
Taxim Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Taxim Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Taxim Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Taxim Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Taxim Injection 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.
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Is the use of Taxim Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Taxim Injection safely.
Is the use of Taxim Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taxim Injection is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Taxim Injection on the Kidneys?
Taxim Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Taxim Injection on the Liver?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Taxim Injection on the Heart?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the heart.
Taxim Injection 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 Taxim Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taxim Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Taxim Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Taxim Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Taxim Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Taxim Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Taxim Injection
Taking Taxim Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxim Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Taxim Injection with alcohol.
Take Taxim Injection as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Taxim Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Yes, Taxim Injection covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Taxim Injection is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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)