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Taxim 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Taxim 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Taxim 250 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Taxim 250 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Taxim 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Taxim 250 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Taxim 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Taxim 250 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Taxim 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Taxim 250 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Taxim 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Taxim 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.
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Is the use of Taxim 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Taxim Injection safely.
Is the use of Taxim 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taxim Injection is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Taxim 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Taxim Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Taxim 250 Injection on the Liver?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Taxim 250 Injection on the Heart?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxim 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Taxim 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Taxim 250 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Taxim 250 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Taxim 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Taxim 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Taxim 250 Injection
Taking Taxim 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxim 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Taxim 250 Injection with alcohol.
Take Taxim Injection 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, Taxim Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Yes, Taxim Injection covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Taxim 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.
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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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)