Tuftax 1000/500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tuftax Information

Tuftax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Tuftax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Tuftax 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tuftax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tuftax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Tuftax's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Tuftax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tuftax related warnings section.

Tuftax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. The section on Tuftax contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Tuftax have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Tuftax Benefits & Uses

Tuftax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Meningitis

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Bronchitis
Blood Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Tuftax 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

Tuftax Related Warnings

Is the use of Tuftax safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Tuftax safely.
Is the use of Tuftax safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Tuftax.
What is the effect of Tuftax on the Kidneys?

Tuftax rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tuftax on the Liver?

Tuftax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tuftax on the Heart?

Tuftax is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Tuftax with Other Drugs

Tuftax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Probenecid

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Amikacin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Chloramphenicol

Gentamicin

Kanamycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Atenolol

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Tuftax Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax

Is this Tuftax habit forming or addictive?

Tuftax is not addictive in nature.

Tuftax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tuftax

When consumed with certain foods, Tuftax may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tuftax

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tuftax with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Tuftax

Question about 5 years ago

Does Tuftax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Tuftax with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tuftax can be taken with ibuprofen. 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tuftax contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Tuftax 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 over 4 years ago

Does Tuftax cover mrsa infections?

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

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Tuftax bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

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

Tuftax 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.