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C Tax 1gm Injection 1’s
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* Country of Origin: India
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT C TAX 1GM INJECTION
C
TAX 1GM 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 C TAX 1GM 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 C
TAX 1GM 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 C TAX 1GM INJECTION
- Used to manage patients with serious bacterial infections
HOW C TAX 1GM INJECTION WORKS
C
TAX 1GM 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
C
TAX 1GM 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 C TAX 1GM 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
C
TAX 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women unless
considered necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving this
medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
C TAX 1GM 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 C TAX 1GM
INJECTION, it may cause involuntary muscle contractions, dizziness or
alertness problems.
KIDNEY
C
TAX 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering
from kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving this
medicine.
LIVER
C
TAX 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients suffering
from liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not receive C TAX 1GM INJECTION if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Cefotaxime or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
C
TAX 1GM 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 C TAX 1GM INJECTION.
Use in geriatrics:
C TAX 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before receiving C TAX 1GM 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.
| Weight | 20 g |
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