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Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg 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. Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection 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.
In addition, Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg 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 Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Nutaxin S is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Nutaxin S does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Nutaxin S rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Nutaxin S is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Nutaxin S without any fear of damage to the heart.
Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection 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 Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nutaxin S 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection.
No, [Medicine} does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Nutaxin S is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes Nutaxin S can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
Nutaxin S 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.
Nutaxin S 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.
Discontinuing Nutaxin S 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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