Auract Injection 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 Auract Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Auract Injection 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Auract Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Auract Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Auract Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Auract Injection related warnings talks about Auract Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Auract 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 contraindications of Auract Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Auract Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Auract Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Auract Injection is used to treat the following -
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.
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Is the use of Auract Injection safe for pregnant women?
Auract Injection is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Auract Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Auract Injection.
What is the effect of Auract Injection on the Kidneys?
Auract Injection rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Auract Injection on the Liver?
Auract Injection is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Auract Injection on the Heart?
Using Auract Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Auract Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Auract Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Auract Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Auract Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Auract Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Auract Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Auract Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Auract Injection
Taking Auract Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Auract Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Auract Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Auract Injection covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Auract Injection 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. Auract Injection 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.
Yes, Auract Injection 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.
No, Auract Injection 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.
Auract Injection contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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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)
