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Bestax 250 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Bestax 250 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Bestax 250 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Bestax 250 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Bestax 250 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Bestax 250 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Bestax 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Bestax 250 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bestax 250 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Bestax 250 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bestax 250 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Bestax 250 Mg 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Bestax 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Bestax safely.
Is the use of Bestax 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Bestax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bestax 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Bestax rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bestax 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Bestax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bestax 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Bestax is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bestax 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bestax 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Bestax 250 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bestax 250 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Bestax 250 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bestax 250 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bestax 250 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bestax 250 Mg Injection
Taking Bestax 250 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bestax 250 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bestax 250 Mg Injection.
Bestax 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.
Yes, Bestax is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes Bestax 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.
Yes, Bestax covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Bestax 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. Bestax 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.
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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)