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Novatax 500 Mg Injection Information

Novatax 500 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Novatax 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Novatax 500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Novatax 500 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Novatax 500 Mg Injection 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.

It is also important to note that Novatax 500 Mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Novatax 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Novatax 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Novatax 500 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Novatax 500 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Novatax 500 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Novatax 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Novatax Benefits & Uses
Novatax Dosage & How to Take
Novatax Side Effects
Novatax Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Novatax with Other Drugs
Novatax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Novatax
Novatax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Novatax 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Novatax 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Novatax 500 Mg Injection 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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Novatax 500 Mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Novatax 500 Mg Injection 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

Novatax 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Novatax 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Novatax is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Novatax 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Novatax is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Novatax 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Novatax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Novatax 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Novatax is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Novatax 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Novatax for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Novatax 500 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

Novatax 500 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Novatax 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novatax 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Novatax 500 Mg Injection

Is this Novatax 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Novatax 500 Mg Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Novatax 500 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Novatax 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Novatax 500 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Novatax 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novatax 500 Mg Injection

Taking Novatax 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Novatax 500 Mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Novatax 500 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Novatax 500 Mg Injection

Question almost 7 years ago

Does Novatax contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

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.

Question about 6 years ago

Can Novatax treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

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.

Question over 6 years ago

Is Novatax bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.

Question almost 7 years ago

Does Novatax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novatax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question about 6 years ago

Does Novatax cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Novatax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Novatax.