Ctax 500mg 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.

Ctax 500mg 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.

Ctax 500mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Ctax 500mg 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 Ctax 500mg 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.

Ctax 500mg 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. Ctax 500mg Injection exerts its bactericidal action through inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is stable against the action of most β-lactamases.

• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Soft stools or diarrhoea
• Skin rash
• Swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site

Do not take Ctax 500mg 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 Ctax 500mg 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: Ctax 500mg 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 Ctax 500mg 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.

• GENTAMICIN
• STREPTOMYCIN
• NEOMYCIN
• KANAMYCIN
• AMIKACIN
• TOBRAMYCIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• ETACRYNIC ACID
• PROBENECID
• BCG VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE LIVE
• CHOLERA VACCINE LIVE

• Avoid consuming excessive amounts of caffeine-containing foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and chocolate.
• Probiotics should be taken after finishing the entire course of Ctax 500mg Injection to replenish good bacteria. The risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea can be decreased by taking probiotics after receiving antibiotic treatment. Some fermented foods, including yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi, can help rebuild the beneficial bacteria in the intestine. 
• Increase your intake of fibre-rich foods since they are simpler for gut bacteria to digest, encouraging their growth.
• While taking Ctax 500mg Injection, make sure to drink lots of water or other fluids.
• Avoid drinking alcohol since it may cause dehydration and interfere with your sleep, which makes it difficult for your body to help Ctax 500mg Injection fight infections.

• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice rash, itchy skin, swelling of the face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.

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.