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Tuftax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Tuftax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Tuftax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tuftax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tuftax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Tuftax's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Tuftax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tuftax related warnings section.
Tuftax 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 Tuftax contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Tuftax have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tuftax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tuftax 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Tuftax safe for pregnant women?
Tuftax is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Tuftax safe during breastfeeding?
Tuftax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Tuftax on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tuftax on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tuftax on the Liver?
Tuftax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Tuftax on the Heart?
You can take Tuftax without any fear of damage to the heart.
Tuftax 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 Tuftax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tuftax habit forming or addictive?
Tuftax does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Tuftax
When consumed with certain foods, Tuftax may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tuftax
Information about the interaction of Tuftax and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Tuftax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Yes, Tuftax 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.
Tuftax 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.
No, Tuftax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Tuftax.
Tuftax 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.
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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)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162
