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Biotax 250mg Injection 1’s
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION
BIOTAX
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 side effects of 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 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 OF BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION
COMMON
- 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
RARE
Contact 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
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and Vomiting:
Try to take this medicine with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food.
Stomach pain:
Rest
and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent
meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Do not self-manage on your own
and consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve on its own.
Diarrhoea:
Drink
lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep yourself
hydrated. Avoid taking any medicine on your own for managing diarrhoea.
Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Headache:
Rest
and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a
pain-relieving balm on your head if required. Consult your doctor if
the symptom did not improve.
Dizziness:
Try
to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any
tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume too much
of alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if
the symptom did not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
BIOTAX
250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women unless
considered necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving this
medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do
not drive or use any tools or machines while receiving this BIOTAX
250MG INJECTION, it may cause involuntary muscle contractions, dizziness
or alertness problems.
KIDNEY
BIOTAX
250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from
kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
LIVER
BIOTAX
250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering from
liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
ALLERGY
Do
not receive BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION if you are allergic (hypersensitive)
to Cefotaxime or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
BIOTAX
250MG INJECTION is not recommended in patients with heart diseases,
problems with heartbeat or severe heart failure. Consult your doctor
before receiving this medicine.
OTHERS
Before 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.
INTERACTIONS
A. 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 | :Â Â | Cefotaxime |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Cephalosporin |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â | Manages serious Bacterial infections |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Injection, Dry syrup, Tablet |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at a room temperature
FAQs ABOUT BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION
Is BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION same as penicillin?
No,
it belongs to third generation class of cephalosporins, it is active
against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including
several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Is BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION effective?
Yes,
it is effective, if used in the dose and duration advised by your
doctor. Do not stop taking, if you see improvement on your condition, if
you stop using the medicine too early the symptoms may return or
worsen.
Can I stop receiving BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?
No,
do not stop receiving this medicine before completing the full course
of management. You may start feeling better before the infection is
completely cured. But it is important to take this medicine for the full
duration advised by the doctor.
How is BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION administered?
BIOTAX
250MG INJECTION is administered under the supervision of a trained
healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered.
The dose will depend on the condition you are being managed for and
will be decided by your doctor.
Can the use of BIOTAX 250MG INJECTION cause diarrhoea?
Yes, the use of BIOTAX 250MG INJECTIONÂ can
cause diarrhoea. It is an antibiotic which works against the harmful
bacteria. However, it may also affect the helpful bacteria in your
stomach or intestine and causes diarrhoea. If diarrhoea persists for a
long time, consult your doctor for advice.
REFERENCES
1. KD. Tripathi.Beta-Lactam Antibiotics. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page –727
2. CP Pharmaceuticals Ltd; Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) [Revised on Mar 2017] [Accessed 09 Mar 2022]Â https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1508.pdf
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