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Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. The alternative uses of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefaxil 1 Gm 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.
In addition, Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection related warnings section.
Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefaxil 1 Gm 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 1 Gm Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefaxil Injection safely.
Is the use of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefaxil Injection does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefaxil Injection on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection on the Liver?
Cefaxil Injection is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefaxil Injection for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection habit forming or addictive?
Cefaxil 1 Gm 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 1 Gm Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection
Taking Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxil 1 Gm Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefaxil 1 Gm 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)