Q Tax

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Q Tax Information

Q Tax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Q Tax have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Q Tax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Q Tax as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Q Tax 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Q Tax is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Q Tax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Q Tax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Q Tax contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Q Tax have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Q Tax is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Q Tax Benefits & Uses

Q Tax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Q Tax 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
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Q Tax Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Q Tax is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Colitis
  • Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Q Tax Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Q Tax safe for pregnant women?


    Q Tax is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Q Tax safe during breastfeeding?


    Q Tax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Q Tax on the Kidneys?


    Q Tax rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Q Tax on the Liver?


    Q Tax does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Q Tax on the Heart?


    Q Tax is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Q Tax with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Q Tax Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Q Tax

  • Is this Q Tax habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Q Tax has not been reported.

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Q Tax can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Q Tax only on doctor's advice.

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


    No, the use of Q Tax in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Q Tax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Q Tax


    Taking Q Tax with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Q Tax


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Q Tax

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Q Tax?

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Q Tax bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Q Tax 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.​

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Q Tax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Q Tax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Q Tax treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Q Tax is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Q Tax cause weight loss?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, [Medicine} does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Q Tax is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.



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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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