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Cefaxil Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis. Cefaxil Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Cefaxil Injection 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefaxil Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefaxil Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cefaxil Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefaxil Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefaxil Injection related warnings section.
Cefaxil Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Cefaxil Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cefaxil Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefaxil Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefaxil Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaxil Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefaxil Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefaxil Injection safely.
Is the use of Cefaxil Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefaxil Injection does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefaxil Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefaxil Injection on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefaxil Injection on the Liver?
Cefaxil Injection is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefaxil Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefaxil Injection for the heart.
Cefaxil Injection 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 Cefaxil Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefaxil Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefaxil Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefaxil Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefaxil Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefaxil Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefaxil Injection
Taking Cefaxil Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxil Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefaxil Injection.
Take Cefaxil Injection 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.
Yes, Cefaxil Injection covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Yes, Cefaxil Injection 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.
Cefaxil Injection 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. Cefaxil Injection 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.
Cefaxil Injection 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.
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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)