Afitax 1000mg Injection
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Afitax 1000mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as lung, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract, genital tract, heart valves, spine, brain, abdomen and blood infections. Apart from that, it may also be used to prevent infection before surgery, as well as during and after a caesarean section to prevent infections.
Afitax 1000mg Injection contains cefotaxime that exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thus killing the bacteria. As a result, it treats bacterial infections.
Afitax 1000mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Afitax 1000mg Injection may cause side effects such as injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and rash. The majority of these side effects subside over time without the need for medical intervention. However, contact your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Afitax 1000mg Injection to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects. In rare cases, you may experience involuntary muscle contractions, dizziness, or feeling less attentive. If this occurs, avoid driving or operating any tools or machinery.
Afitax 1000mg Injection is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as lungs, skin, soft tissue, urinary tract, genital tract, heart valves, spine, brain, abdomen and blood infections. Apart from that, it can be used to prevent infection before surgery, as well as during and after a caesarean section to prevent infections. Afitax 1000mg Injection exerts its bactericidal action through inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is stable against the action of most β-lactamases.
Do not take Afitax 1000mg Injection if you are allergic or hypersensitive to cefotaxime or any cephalosporin antibiotics, beta-lactam antibiotics, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, problems with your heartbeat or severe heart failure, liver or kidney problems. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Afitax 1000mg Injection to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Afitax 1000mg Injection may interact with certain aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, streptomycin, neomycin, kanamycin, amikacin, tobramycin), diuretics (furosemide, etacrynic acid), medicines used for gout (probenecid), and certain vaccines (BCG, cholera live, typhoid live).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Caution should be exercised while using Afitax 1000mg Injection in people with colitis (bowel disease that affects the large intestine, causing irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the colon), electrolyte imbalance, seizures, liver or renal dysfunction or under dialysis.
Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.
Alcohol
Caution
It is unknown whether alcohol affects Afitax 1000mg Injection. However, it is best to avoid or limit alcohol consumption as a precaution.
Pregnancy
Caution
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Afitax 1000mg Injection.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Afitax 1000mg Injection.
Driving
Caution
Afitax 1000mg Injection may cause a reduction in mental awareness; thus, avoid using machinery or driving unless you are alert.
Liver
Caution
Afitax 1000mg Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Afitax 1000mg Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Afitax 1000mg Injection should be used in children only if recommended by a child specialist.
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