Taxim 500mg Injection (Cefotaxime 500mg)

Medical Description

Taxim Powder For Injection is used to treat severe bacterial infection of the lungs, airways, skin and gynaecological diseases. It contains cefotaxime as an active component that belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics. This injection will be given to you at the hospital under medical supervision.

Uses of Taxim 500 MG

For the treatment in patients with serious bacterial infections associated with respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, skin, stomach, gynaecological infection, etc.

Contraindications of Taxim 500 MG

If you are allergic to cefotaxime, penicillin or medicines from the same class and any ingredient of this medicine.

Side effects of Taxim 500 MG

Pain, tenderness and swelling at the injection site
Rashes, itching, fever
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You are allergic to this medicine or penicillin and have a history of serious allergic reaction.
You experience skin redness, weakness.
You have developed diarrhoea and it is persistent, seek immediate medical help.
You have a pre-existing medical condition like liver or kidney disorder, any kind of heart problem, etc.
You have a known medical condition like liver or kidney function problem or any kind of heart-related disorder, etc.
You are taking medicines like Streptomycin or Amikacin along with this medicine, a regular kidney function test is recommended.

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Mode of Action of Taxim 500 MG

How Does It Work?
This injection acts by interrupting the cell wall synthesis in bacteria thereby inhibits the growth of bacteria responsible for the infection.

Directions for Use of Taxim 500 MG

This medicine will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
Do not self inject this medicine.
Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Interactions of Taxim 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Taxim Powder For Injection may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations.
Antibiotics like streptomycin and water pills like furosemide when taken along with this injection can affect your kidney function, close monitoring of kidney function is recommended.
Patients on anti-gout medicine like probenecid with existing kidney function problem should be cautious.

Storage and disposal of Taxim 500 MG

Store this medicine below 25°C.
Once the vial is opened, use it immediately.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Taxim 500 MG

Overdose
This injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, therefore it is less likely to get an overdose of this medicine. However, if you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection seek medical help.
Missed a Dose
You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the medicine should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose inform them.