Tuftax 500/250 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tuftax 500/250 Injection Information

Tuftax 500/250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Tuftax 500/250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Tuftax 500/250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Tuftax 500/250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tuftax 500/250 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Tuftax 500/250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Tuftax 500/250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tuftax 500/250 Injection related warnings section.

Tuftax 500/250 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tuftax 500/250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Tuftax 500/250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tuftax 500/250 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Tuftax Benefits & Uses
Tuftax Dosage & How to Take
Tuftax Side Effects
Tuftax Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tuftax with Other Drugs
Tuftax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax
Tuftax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tuftax 500/250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Tuftax 500/250 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Meningitis

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Blood Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Tuftax 500/250 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Tuftax 500/250 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Tuftax 500/250 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Tuftax is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Tuftax 500/250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Tuftax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Tuftax 500/250 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tuftax on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tuftax 500/250 Injection on the Liver?

Tuftax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Tuftax 500/250 Injection on the Heart?

You can take Tuftax without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Tuftax 500/250 Injection with Other Drugs

Tuftax 500/250 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Probenecid

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Amikacin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Chloramphenicol

Gentamicin

Kanamycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Atenolol

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Tuftax 500/250 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tuftax 500/250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax 500/250 Injection

Is this Tuftax 500/250 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Tuftax 500/250 Injection does not cause addiction.

Tuftax 500/250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tuftax 500/250 Injection

When consumed with certain foods, Tuftax 500/250 Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tuftax 500/250 Injection

Information about the interaction of Tuftax 500/250 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax 500/250 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tuftax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tuftax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tuftax with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tuftax contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tuftax cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Tuftax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Tuftax.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Tuftax bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.