Taxim 500 Injection Information
Taxim 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Taxim 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Taxim 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Taxim 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Taxim 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Taxim 500 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Taxim 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Taxim 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Taxim 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Taxim 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Taxim 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
- Taxim Injection Benefits & Uses
- Taxim Injection Dosage & How to Take
- Taxim Injection Side Effects
- Taxim Injection Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Taxim Injection with Other Drugs
- Taxim Injection Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Taxim Injection
- Taxim Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Taxim 500 Injection Benefits & Uses
Taxim 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Taxim 500 Injection Dosage & How to Take
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
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Taxim 500 Injection Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Taxim 500 Injection is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
Taxim 500 Injection Related Warnings
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Is the use of Taxim 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Taxim Injection safely.
Safe -
Is the use of Taxim 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taxim Injection is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Taxim 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Taxim Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Taxim 500 Injection on the Liver?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Taxim 500 Injection on the Heart?
Taxim Injection is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Taxim 500 Injection with Other Drugs
Taxim 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Taxim 500 Injection Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Taxim 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Frequently asked Questions about Taxim 500 Injection
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Is this Taxim 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Taxim 500 Injection is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Taxim 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Taxim 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Taxim 500 Injection for mental disorders.
No
Taxim 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Taxim 500 Injection
Taking Taxim 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Taxim 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Taxim 500 Injection with alcohol.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Taxim 500 Injection
Question about 5 years ago
Can Taxim Injection treat meningitis?
Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology
Yes, Taxim Injection 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.
Question almost 6 years ago
Does Taxim Injection cover pseudomonas?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Taxim Injection covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Question almost 6 years ago
How does Taxim Injection work?
Taxim Injection is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Taxim Injection is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Taxim Injection with paracetamol?
Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other
Yes, Taxim Injection 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.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Taxim Injection with ibuprofen?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Taxim Injection can be taken with ibuprofen. 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.
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