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Taximax 1500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Taximax 1500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Taximax 1500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taximax 1500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Taximax 1500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Taximax 1500 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Taximax 1500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Taximax 1500 Injection 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. The section on Taximax 1500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Taximax 1500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Taximax 1500 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Taximax 1500 Injection 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 1500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Taximax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Taximax 1500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taximax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Taximax 1500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Taximax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Taximax 1500 Injection on the Liver?
Taximax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Taximax 1500 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Taximax without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taximax 1500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taximax 1500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Taximax 1500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Taximax 1500 Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Taximax 1500 Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taximax 1500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Taximax 1500 Injection 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 -
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