Pregnancy Interaction

• Cefotaxime is safe for pregnant women (Category B).
• There is no known risk of birth abnormalities in humans.
• Only use under the care of a doctor, especially in the first trimester.
• Safe to use during breastfeeding because very little amounts get into breast milk.
• Don't give this to women who are known to be allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Taxim 250 mg?

It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, notably in kids and people with mild illnesses.

Q2. Is it an antibiotic?

Yes, Taxim has Cefotaxime in it, which is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.

Q3. How is it given?

A doctor gives it to you through an IV or IM.

Q4. Can it help with a fever?

If the fever is caused by a bacterial infection instead of a virus, it helps.

Q5. Is it safe for kids?

Yes, it is often used in children with doses that are based on their weight.

Q6. When will it work?

Usually, things go better in 24 to 48 hours.

Q7. Is it okay to take it with other antibiotics?

Only if a doctor tells you to take it—combination may be needed for very bad infections.

Expert Advice

• Keep up with your injections and don't miss any doses.
• Even if your symptoms get better quickly, you should finish the whole course.
• Tell your doctor about any drug sensitivities you have had in the past.
• Watch out for diarrhea that doesn't go away or gets worse; it could be C. infection with difficile.
• Don't inject yourself; always get help from certified medical professionals.
• Tell someone right once if you see any strange swelling, rashes, or trouble breathing.

Side Effects

• Normal:
• Pain or redness at the site of the injection
• A little fever
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Not as common:
• Rash
• Itching
• Pain in the head
• Feeling dizzy
• Very serious (rare):
• A very bad allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• Not enough blood cells
• Severe diarrhea (C. difficile)
• Problems with the kidneys
• Seizures (large doses)

 How It Works

• Cefotaxime is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of cephalosporins.
• It kills bacteria by stopping the manufacture of cell walls, which prevents their growth.
• Works against a lot of different types of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
• Used a lot when simpler antibiotics don't work.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• Aminoglycosides (like gentamicin) make the kidneys more toxic.
• Diuretics, like furosemide, put stress on the kidneys.
• Blood thinners (warfarin) make it more likely that you will bleed.
• Probenecid raises the levels of cefotaxime.
• Don't drink alcohol when you're sick (no direct interaction)
• Always tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking.

 How to Use

• Only healthcare experts can provide it through an IV or IM.
• The dose depends on how old you are, how much you weigh, and how bad the infection is.
• Usually, they get 2 to 4 dosages a day.
• Stay hydrated while getting therapy.
• Don't stop early unless you're told to.
• Use the right way to give an injection.

 Uses / Indications

• Infections of the respiratory tract (pneumonia, bronchitis)
• Infections of the urinary tract
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Infections in the stomach
• Infections of the bones and joints
• Septicemia (an infection of the blood)
• Meningitis
• Infections of the female reproductive system
• Infections after surgery
• Bacterial infections in children