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Taxim 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Taxim 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Taxim 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taxim 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Taxim 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Taxim 500 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Taxim 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Taxim 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Taxim 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Taxim 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Taxim 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Taxim 500 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 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Taxim Injection safely.
Is the use of Taxim 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taxim Injection is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Taxim 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Taxim Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Taxim 500 Injection on the Liver?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Taxim 500 Injection on the Heart?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxim 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taxim 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Taxim 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Taxim 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Taxim 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Taxim 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Taxim 500 Injection
Taking Taxim 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxim 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Taxim 500 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.
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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)