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Oritaxim 500mg Injection

Manufactured By Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Cefotaxime (500mg)

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Information about Oritaxim 500mg Injection

Uses / Indications:

Oritaxim 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

Pregnancy interaction:

Oritaxim 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Your doctor has prescribed Oritaxim to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Oritaxim and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Oritaxim can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:

Oritaxim 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Faq for medicine:

Is cefotaxime a sulfa : Cefotaxime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a third generation, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic|Is cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN? : Yes, cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)|Is Oritaxim ototoxic (toxic to the ear)? : No, Oritaxim is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity|Is Oritaxim bacteriostatic or bactericidal? : Oritaxim is a bactericidal agent|What organisms does Oritaxim cover? : Oritaxim is active against Escherichia coli, group A and B streptococci, pseudomonas and staphylococcus bacteria. In some cases, Streptococcus pneumonia may show resistance to the drug. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).