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Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. The section on Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sultax 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 Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sultax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Sultax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Sultax rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Sultax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Using Sultax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sultax 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 Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection.
Interaction between Food and Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection
Some foods when eaten with Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sultax 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection.
No, Sultax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Sultax.
Sultax is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Yes, Sultax 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.
Sultax 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.
Yes Sultax 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.
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