Free product worth Rs 499 on all myUpchar products X
Efotax 1000 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Efotax 1000 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Efotax 1000 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Efotax 1000 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Efotax 1000 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Efotax 1000 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Efotax 1000 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Efotax 1000 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
|
Is the use of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Efotax is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Efotax is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Efotax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Efotax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Efotax for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Efotax 1000 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Efotax 1000 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Efotax 1000 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Efotax 1000 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Efotax 1000 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Efotax 1000 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Efotax 1000 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Efotax 1000 Mg Injection
Taking Efotax 1000 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Efotax 1000 Mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Efotax 1000 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Efotax is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
Yes, Efotax is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes, Efotax covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Discontinuing Efotax on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Efotax can be taken with paracetamol. 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 and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)