Nepotax 250 Mg Injection

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Nepotax 250 Mg Injection Information

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Nepotax 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Nepotax 250 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nepotax 250 Mg Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nepotax 250 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Nepotax 250 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Nepotax 250 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Nepotax 250 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection 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

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Nepotax safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Nepotax is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?


    Nepotax rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?


    Nepotax is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Nepotax for the heart.

    Safe


Nepotax 250 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nepotax 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Nepotax 250 Mg Injection

  • Is this Nepotax 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Nepotax 250 Mg Injection has not been reported.

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


    After taking Nepotax 250 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Nepotax 250 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Nepotax 250 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Nepotax 250 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Nepotax 250 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Nepotax 250 Mg Injection


    It is safe to take Nepotax 250 Mg Injection with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Nepotax 250 Mg Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nepotax 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Nepotax 250 Mg Injection

Question over 5 years ago

What is Nepotax?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Nepotax 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 over 5 years ago

How does Nepotax work?

Nepotax 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. Nepotax 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Nepotax treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Nepotax 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 about 5 years ago

Does Nepotax contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Nepotax 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Nepotax cover enterococcus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Nepotax covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.



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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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