Tuftax 1000/500 Injection

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Tuftax 1000/500 Injection

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1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
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Tuftax 1000/500 Injection Information

Tuftax 1000/500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Tuftax 1000/500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tuftax 1000/500 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 Tuftax 1000/500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Tuftax 1000/500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tuftax 1000/500 Injection related warnings section.

Tuftax 1000/500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tuftax 1000/500 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Tuftax 1000/500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tuftax 1000/500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Tuftax 1000/500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Tuftax 1000/500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tuftax 1000/500 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 1000/500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Tuftax is safe for pregnant women.

  • Is the use of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Tuftax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

  • What is the effect of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Tuftax on kidney have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection on the Liver?


    Tuftax does not damage the liver.

  • What is the effect of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection on the Heart?


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



Severe Interaction of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection with Other Drugs

Tuftax 1000/500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Tuftax 1000/500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tuftax 1000/500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax 1000/500 Injection

  • Is this Tuftax 1000/500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Tuftax 1000/500 Injection does not cause addiction.

Tuftax 1000/500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Tuftax 1000/500 Injection


    When consumed with certain foods, Tuftax 1000/500 Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Tuftax 1000/500 Injection


    Information about the interaction of Tuftax 1000/500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.



Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax 1000/500 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.​



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



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

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