Rs.22for 1 vial(s) (1 Injection each)
food interaction for Ctax Injection
alcohol interaction for Ctax Injection
pregnancy interaction for Ctax Injection
lactation interaction for Ctax Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Consuming alcohol with Ctax 500mg Injection does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
$med_name is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Avoid prolonged use of Ctax 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Ctax 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Ctax 500mg Injection
Cefotaxime(500mg)
Ctax injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How ctax injection works
Ctax 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of ctax injection
Vomiting, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal disorder, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Positive Coombs test, Yeast infections, Vaginal inflammation, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased blood urea nitrogen, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Pseudomembranous colitis, Interstitial nephritis, Red spots or bumps, Dizziness, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Low blood platelets, Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, Convulsion, Urticaria, Increased creatinine level in blood, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Nausea
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Expert advice FOR Ctax Injection
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefotaxime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefotaxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefotaxime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefotaxime as it may cause increased side effects.
- Discontinue Cefotaxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Frequently asked questions FOR Ctax 500mg Injection
Cefotaxime
Q. Is Ctax 500mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Ctax 500mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Ctax 500mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Ctax 500mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Ctax 500mg Injection treat?
Ctax 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Q. Is Ctax 500mg Injection effective?
Ctax 500mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ctax 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.