Taxim 125 gm Injection

Uses

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

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction
• Diarrhoea
• Injection site reaction
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vomiting

How to use

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

How it works

Cefotaxime is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.

Faqs

Q. Is Cefotaxime a sulfa, penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotic?
Cefotaxime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a third generation, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is Cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN?
Yes, Cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)

Q. Is Cefotaxime ototoxic (toxic to the ear)?
No, Cefotaxime is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity

Q. Is Cefotaxime bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Cefotaxime is a bactericidal agent

Q. What organisms does Cefotaxime cover?
Cefotaxime 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).

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