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Novatax 1000 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Novatax 1000 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Novatax 1000 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Novatax 1000 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Novatax 1000 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Novatax 1000 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Novatax 1000 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Novatax 1000 Mg Injection 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Novatax 1000 Mg Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Novatax is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Novatax is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Novatax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Novatax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Novatax 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Novatax for the heart.
Novatax 1000 Mg 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 Novatax 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novatax 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Novatax 1000 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Novatax 1000 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Novatax 1000 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novatax 1000 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Novatax 1000 Mg Injection
Taking Novatax 1000 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novatax 1000 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Novatax 1000 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
Novatax 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.
Yes, Novatax 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.
Novatax 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.
Yes, Novatax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
No, Novatax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Novatax.
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)
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)