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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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Taxim Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
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.
Yes, Taxim Injection 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.
Yes, Taxim Injection covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Taxim Injection 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. Taxim Injection 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.
Yes, Taxim Injection can be taken with paracetamol. 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 and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Taxim Injection 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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