Taxim Injection

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  • Contains / Salt: Cefotaxime (1 gm)
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    Taxim Injection Information

    Taxim Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Taxim 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 Taxim Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

    Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taxim Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Taxim Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

    In addition, Taxim Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Taxim Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Taxim Injection related warnings section.

    Taxim 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Taxim Injection contraindications section.

    Besides this, Taxim Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

    You should also be aware that Taxim Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



    Taxim Injection Benefits & Uses

    Taxim Injection is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Taxim Injection Dosage & How to Take

    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

    Taxim Injection Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Taxim Injection safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women can take Taxim Injection safely.

      Safe
    • Is the use of Taxim Injection safe during breastfeeding?


      Taxim Injection is safe for breastfeeding women.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Taxim Injection on the Kidneys?


      Taxim Injection has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

      Mild
    • What is the effect of Taxim Injection on the Liver?


      Using Taxim Injection does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Taxim Injection on the Heart?


      Taxim Injection is not harmful for the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Taxim Injection with Other Drugs

    Taxim Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Moderate



    Taxim Injection Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxim Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Taxim Injection

    • Is this Taxim Injection habit forming or addictive?


      Taxim Injection does not cause addiction.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      After taking Taxim Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Taxim Injection only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Taxim Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

      No

    Taxim Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Taxim Injection


      Taking Taxim Injection with food is safe.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Taxim Injection


      Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Taxim Injection with alcohol.

      Unknown


    Frequently asked Questions about Taxim Injection

    Question about 5 years ago

    How long can I safely take Taxim Injection?

    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.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Taxim Injection cover enterococcus?

    Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

    Yes, Taxim Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Taxim Injection cover anaerobes?

    Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

    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. 

    Question about 5 years ago

    What is Taxim Injection?

    Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

    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.

    Question about 5 years ago

    How to take Taxim Injection?

    Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

    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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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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)



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