Desatax S

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Desatax S Information

Desatax S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Desatax S have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Desatax S is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Desatax S side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Desatax S are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Desatax S is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Desatax S has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Desatax S related warnings section.

Desatax S 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. The section on Desatax S contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

You should also be aware that Desatax S is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Desatax S Benefits & Uses

Desatax S is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Desatax S 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

Desatax S Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Desatax S safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Desatax S without worrying about any side effects.

  • Is the use of Desatax S safe during breastfeeding?


    Desatax S does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Desatax S on the Kidneys?


    Desatax S has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Desatax S on the Liver?


    Desatax S is not harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Desatax S on the Heart?


    Using Desatax S does not have any harmful effects on the heart.



Severe Interaction of Desatax S with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Desatax S Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Desatax S

  • Is this Desatax S habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Desatax S has not been reported.

Desatax S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Desatax S


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Desatax S to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Desatax S


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Desatax S with alcohol will be.



Frequently asked Questions about Desatax S

Question over 5 years ago

What is Desatax S?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Desatax S 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Desatax S cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Desatax S bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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

Desatax S 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

Can Desatax S cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes Desatax S 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. 

Question over 4 years ago

Does Desatax S cover mrsa infections?

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

No, Desatax S does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Desatax S.



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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)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162

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