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Biotax Sb, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Biotax Sb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Biotax Sb depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Biotax Sb have been listed ahead. These side effects of Biotax Sb are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Biotax Sb's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Biotax Sb has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Biotax Sb related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Biotax Sb since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Biotax Sb contraindications section.
Additionally, Biotax Sb may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Biotax Sb is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Biotax Sb 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 Biotax Sb safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Biotax Sb without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Biotax Sb safe during breastfeeding?
Biotax Sb does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Biotax Sb on the Kidneys?
Biotax Sb has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Biotax Sb on the Liver?
Biotax Sb does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Biotax Sb on the Heart?
Biotax Sb is completely safe for the heart.
Biotax Sb 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 Biotax Sb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biotax Sb habit forming or addictive?
Biotax Sb does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Biotax Sb
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Biotax Sb to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biotax Sb
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Biotax Sb and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes Biotax Sb 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.
Take Biotax Sb 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.
Discontinuing Biotax Sb 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.
Biotax Sb 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. Biotax Sb 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.
No, Biotax Sb does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension) at regular doses. If you are experiencing low blood pressure after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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