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Novatax 500 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Novatax 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Novatax 500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Some other side effects of Novatax 500 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Novatax 500 Mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Novatax 500 Mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Novatax 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Novatax 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Novatax 500 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Novatax 500 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Novatax 500 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Novatax 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Novatax 500 Mg 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Novatax 500 Mg Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Novatax 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Novatax is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Novatax 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Novatax is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Novatax 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Novatax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Novatax 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Novatax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Novatax 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Novatax for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novatax 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novatax 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Novatax 500 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Novatax 500 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Novatax 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novatax 500 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Novatax 500 Mg Injection
Taking Novatax 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novatax 500 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Novatax 500 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
Novatax is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Novatax on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Novatax can be taken with paracetamol. 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 and follow his/her instructions.
Novatax 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.
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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