Taxtam Information
Taxtam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Taxtam also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Taxtam depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taxtam as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Taxtam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Taxtam has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Taxtam related warnings talks about Taxtam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Taxtam 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 Taxtam contraindications section.
Besides this, Taxtam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Taxtam, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Taxtam Benefits & Uses
Taxtam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Gonorrhea
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Blood Infection
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Cellulitis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Peritonitis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Taxtam 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 |
Taxtam Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Taxtam 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
Taxtam Related Warnings
-
Is the use of Taxtam safe for pregnant women?
Taxtam is safe for pregnant women.
-
Is the use of Taxtam safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Taxtam.
-
What is the effect of Taxtam on the Kidneys?
Taxtam rarely affects the kidneys.
-
What is the effect of Taxtam on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Taxtam on the liver.
-
What is the effect of Taxtam on the Heart?
Using Taxtam does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Taxtam with Other Drugs
Taxtam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Taxtam Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxtam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Taxtam
-
Is this Taxtam habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Taxtam.
Taxtam Interactions with Food and Alcohol
-
Interaction between Food and Taxtam
When consumed with certain foods, Taxtam may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
-
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxtam
Information about the interaction of Taxtam and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
See all substitutes for Taxtam
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
