Cefotax 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Cefotax 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Cefotax 500mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Cefotax 500mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Cefotax Injection
Benefits of Cefotax Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cefotax 500mg Injection is a medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Cefotax Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cefotax
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Hypersensitivity
- Gastrointestinal disorder
How to use Cefotax Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefotax 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefotax 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefotax 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefotax 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefotax 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cefotax 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cefotax 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefotax 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefotax 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefotax 500mg Injection is recommended.
What if you forget to take Cefotax Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cefotax 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefotax 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefotax 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Cefotax 500mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Cefotax 500mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Cefotax 500mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Cefotax 500mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
What kind of infections does Cefotax 500mg Injection treat?
Cefotax 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Is Cefotax 500mg Injection effective?
Cefotax 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cefotax 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How is Cefotax 500mg Injection administered?
Cefotax 500mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Cefotax 500mg Injection.
What if I do not get better after using Cefotax 500mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Can the use of Cefotax 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefotax 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Cefotax 500mg Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
How long does Cefotax 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Cefotax 500mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
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Name: Modern Laboratories
Address: 45-47 Sector D-2, Sanwer Road, Industrial Area, Indore, 452001 (M.P.) INDIA
Country of origin: India
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