Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Gramotaz 250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Gramotaz 250 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gramotaz 250 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gramotaz 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Gramotaz 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Gramotaz 250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gramotaz 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gramotaz 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gramotaz 250 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Gramotaz 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Gramotaz 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gramotaz 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gramotaz 250 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 |
Is the use of Gramotaz 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Gramotaz Injection is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Gramotaz 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Gramotaz Injection does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gramotaz 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Gramotaz Injection rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gramotaz 250 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gramotaz Injection on the liver.
What is the effect of Gramotaz 250 Injection on the Heart?
Gramotaz Injection is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gramotaz 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gramotaz 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gramotaz 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gramotaz 250 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gramotaz 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gramotaz 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gramotaz 250 Injection
You can take Gramotaz 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gramotaz 250 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gramotaz 250 Injection with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Gramotaz Injection 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.
Gramotaz Injection is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
Yes, Gramotaz Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Yes, Gramotaz Injection 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.
Yes, Gramotaz Injection is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)