Biotax 250mg Injection 1's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cefotaxime 250 mg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT BIOTAX 250MG INJECTIONBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION contains Cefotaxime which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage serious bacterial infections such as blood stream (septicemia), bones (osteomyelitis), heart valves (endocarditis), membranes covering the brain (meningitis) and lining of the abdomen (peritonitis), lungs (pneumonia), skin and soft tissue, urinary tract, genitals (including gonorrhea), blood (bacteremia), Lyme disease (borreliosis), an infection primarily caused by tick bites and also to manage infections following surgical operations. Before receiving this BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney problems or high blood pressure. Consult your doctor for advice. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection. Consult your doctor for advice before receiving the medicine. Management with high doses of BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION, particularly in patients with kidney problems, has been known to cause loss of consciousness, abnormal movements and convulsions and brain disease. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. The common
Uses
OF BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION Used to manage patients with serious bacterial infections
How It Works
BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION works by inhibiting the biosynthesis of a protective layer of a bacterial cell wall called peptidoglycan. This leads to interruption of cell wall synthesis, consequently leading to inhibition in cell growth and cell lysis.
Directions for Use
BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION will be injected intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein) by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
Side Effects
receiving this medicine are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and injection site pain. Consult your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsens. USES OF BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION Used to manage patients with serious bacterial infections HOW BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION WORKSBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION works by inhibiting the biosynthesis of a protective layer of a bacterial cell wall called peptidoglycan. This leads to interruption of cell wall synthesis, consequently leading to inhibition in cell growth and cell lysis. DIRECTIONS FOR USEBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION will be injected intramuscularly (into a muscle) or intravenously (into a vein) by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the infection. SIDE EFFECTS OF BIOTAX 250MG INJECTIONCOMMON nausea, vomiting stomach pain diarrhea sore, pain in muscle (injection site reactions) headache dizziness anemia or other changes in the blood (which can cause sore throat and mouth ulcers or a tendency to bleed or bruise easily) temporary changes in liver function, inflammation of the liver painful joints and thrush swelling around the area of infection or inflammation of the vein blood clot in a vein or irregular heart rhythm UNCOMMON sudden fever and shivering (Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions) skin rash (nettle rash), itchy skin,skin redness soft stools convulsions cramps drop or elevation of the number of certain blood cells such as eosinophilia, leucopoenia, thrombocytopenia increase in enzymes RAREContact your doctor immediately, if you have experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions symptoms such as rash, itching, fever and, peeling skin, swelling of the face and difficulty breathing inflammation of the inner lining of the colon (colitis) symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal cramps or pain, nausea, dehydration, fever or bloody, watery diarrhoea stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis symptoms such as widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin severe, persistent diarrhoea superinfection
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women unless considered necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or use any tools or machines while receiving this BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION, it may cause involuntary muscle contractions, dizziness or alertness problems. KIDNEYBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. LIVERBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. ALLERGYDo not receive BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Cefotaxime or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEBIOTAX 250MG INJECTION is not recommended in patients with heart diseases, problems with heartbeat or severe heart failure. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. OTHERSBefore receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you: are on low salt diet have blood transfusion are a diabetic patient Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection. Consult your doctor before receiving BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION. Use in geriatrics: BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before receiving BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: mezlocillin, azlocillin, streptomycin, neomycin, gentamicin,kanamycin, amikacin or tobramycin (used to manage bacterial infections) furosemide, etacrynic acid or other strong diuretics (used to get rid of excess water from the body probenecid (used to manage gout) Overdosage: It is unlikely to get an overdose since it is administered by your doctor or nurse. If you experience any unusual reactions, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Cefotaxime Pharmacological Category : Cephalosporin Therapeutic Indication : Manages serious Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Injection, Dry syrup, Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep this medicine out of reach of children Store at a room temperature
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Last Updated
21 Oct 2022