Taxopen Information
Taxopen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Taxopen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Taxopen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Taxopen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Taxopen 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Taxopen is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Taxopen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Taxopen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Taxopen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Taxopen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Taxopen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Taxopen Benefits & Uses
Taxopen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Taxopen 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 |
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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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Taxopen Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Taxopen is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
Taxopen Related Warnings
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Is the use of Taxopen safe for pregnant women?
Taxopen is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Taxopen safe during breastfeeding?
Taxopen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Taxopen on the Kidneys?
Taxopen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Taxopen on the Liver?
Using Taxopen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Taxopen on the Heart?
Taxopen is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Taxopen with Other Drugs
Taxopen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Taxopen Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxopen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Frequently asked Questions about Taxopen
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Is this Taxopen habit forming or addictive?
Taxopen does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Taxopen as you may feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Taxopen only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Taxopen for mental disorders.
No
Taxopen Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Taxopen
Taking Taxopen with food does not harm your health.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxopen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Taxopen with alcohol will be.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Taxopen
Question almost 7 years ago
Can I take Taxopen without consulting a doctor?
Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other
Taxopen is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Taxopen cover pseudomonas?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Taxopen covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Question over 6 years ago
Can Taxopen treat meningitis?
Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology
Yes, Taxopen 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 over 6 years ago
Is Taxopen bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
Taxopen 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 over 6 years ago
Can I take Taxopen with paracetamol?
Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other
Yes, Taxopen 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.
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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)
