Biotax 1gm Injection

Biotax 1gm Injection is generally prescribed to treat bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. The injection is used during surgeries or under the treatments of joint infections, meningitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pneumonia, sepsis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and cellulitis. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

The medication is an antibiotic that directly works on the affected area due to its nature of administration. It is administered as a drip (intravenous infusion) or directly into your veins or muscles on or around the area that needs to be treated. The medication should only be taken under the supervision of your medical consultant.

The recommended dose in adults is 0.5 grams a day to 12 grams divided into multiple doses per day. It is advised not to take this medicine if one is hypersensitive to Biotax 1gm Injection or other cephalosporins.

Do not take the medication in case you are pregnant, breastfeeding, and have a history of stomach or bowel problems, kidney problems or poor nutrition. Consult your doctor before making any decision related to the intake of Biotax 1gm Injection.

The common side effect of the medication includes pain and inflammation at the site of injection/infusion, nausea and vomiting, rash, diarrhoea, pruritus, or fever. These may settle down after one or two doses, but if not it can be a sign of allergy or any other form of reaction.

• Bacterial Meningitis

• Bacterial Septicemia

• Gonococcal Infection

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Pneumonia

• Osteomyelitis

• Bacterial Infections

• Allergy

• Abdominal Pain

• Black Or Tarry Stools

• Diarrhoea

• Dizziness

• Increased Heart Rate

• Skin Rash

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Blurred Vision

• Fever With Chills

• Loss Of Appetite

• Seizures

• Pain At The Injection Site

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is excreted largely in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 4 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this injection can be observed within 30 minutes of intramuscular injection.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Limited data is available on the use of this injection in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This injection can be used by breast-feeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine might affect the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease, Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Adjustment of dose is not needed as it is found to be safe to use this medicine in patients with liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Biotax 1gm Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Cefotim 1Gm Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Cefatal 1Gm Injection

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Sifotaxim 1gm Injection

  Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Zetaxim 1Gm Injection

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Desatax 1Gm Injection

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Tox 1gm Injection

  Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

• Novatax 1Gm Injection

  Cipla Ltd

• Cefentral 1Gm Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Cefaxil 1Gm Injection

  Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Bestax 1Gm Injection

  Biological E Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This drug belongs to the third generation cephalosporins. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins which would inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  Positive direct Coombs', false-positive urinary glucose test using cupric sulfate (Benedict's solution, Clinitest®, Fehling's solution), false-positive serum or urine creatinine with Jaffé reaction.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Increased effect: Probenecid may decrease cephalosporin elimination.
  • Increased toxicity: Furosemide, aminoglycosides may be a possible additive to nephrotoxicity.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Modify dosage in patients with severe renal impairment; prolonged use may result in superinfection; a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia has been reported in patients who received a rapid bolus injection via central line.
  • Use caution in patients with colitis; minimize tissue inflammation by changing infusion sites when needed.
  • Use with caution in patients with a history of penicillin allergy especially IgE-mediated reactions (eg, anaphylaxis, urticaria); may cause antibiotic-associated colitis or colitis secondary to C. difficile.

• Ques : What is Biotax 1gm Injection?

  Ans : This injection belongs to the class of drugs known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is a type of vast spectrum antibiotic which acts against numerous Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

• Ques : What is the use of Biotax 1gm Injection?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like bacterial infections, central nervous system infections, gynecologic infections, lower respiratory tract infections, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Biotax 1gm Injection?

  Ans : Pruritus, Fever, Diarrhea, Vomiting, and Colitis are some of the side effects.

• Ques : Can the use of Biotax 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?

  Ans : Yes, using the injection can lead to diarrhea as it is an antibiotic medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Biotax 1gm Injection before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed until the complete eradication of the disease. It is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Biotax 1gm Injection?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition.

• Ques : Should I use Biotax 1gm Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in the medication does not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Biotax 1gm Injection?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store between 15 to 30c temperature and keeping this medication above or below that can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

• Ques : What are the withdrawal symptoms of Biotax 1gm Injection?

  Ans : If the treatment is stopped or paused by the user without any consultation, the body may show severe withdrawal symptoms. Some of them may include rash, itchy skin, swelling on the face and mouth, and/or difficulty in breathing.

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