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Unitax is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Unitax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Unitax. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Unitax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Unitax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Unitax is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Unitax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Unitax since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Unitax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Unitax with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Unitax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Unitax is used to treat the following -
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
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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Is the use of Unitax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Unitax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Unitax safe during breastfeeding?
Unitax does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Unitax on the Kidneys?
Unitax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Unitax on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Unitax on the liver.
What is the effect of Unitax on the Heart?
Unitax is completely safe for the heart.
Unitax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unitax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Unitax habit forming or addictive?
Unitax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Unitax, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Unitax can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Unitax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Unitax is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Unitax
Taking Unitax with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Unitax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Unitax with alcohol will be.
Take Unitax 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.
Unitax 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. Unitax 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.
Yes, Unitax 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.
Yes, Unitax is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as fever, rash, diarrhoea, and itching. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Discontinuing Unitax 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)