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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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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.
Yes Novatax 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.
Novatax 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.
Take Novatax as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Novatax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Novatax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Novatax is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
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)