Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection 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 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Biotax Sb without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Biotax Sb does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Biotax Sb has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Biotax Sb does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Biotax Sb is completely safe for the heart.
Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection 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 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Biotax SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection 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.
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