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Taximax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Taximax have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Taximax is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taximax as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Taximax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Taximax is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Taximax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Taximax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Taximax are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Taximax with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Taximax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Taximax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Taximax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Taximax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Taximax safe during breastfeeding?
Taximax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Taximax on the Kidneys?
Taximax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Taximax on the Liver?
Taximax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Taximax on the Heart?
You can take Taximax without any fear of damage to the heart.
Taximax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taximax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taximax habit forming or addictive?
Taximax is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Taximax
When consumed with certain foods, Taximax may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taximax
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Taximax and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Taximax does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension) at regular doses. If you are experiencing low blood pressure after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Taximax 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.
Take Taximax 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.
Taximax 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.
Taximax 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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