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C Tax 1gm Injection

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Product introduction

C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

C Tax 1gm Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of C Tax Injection

Benefits of C Tax Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

C Tax 1gm Injection is a medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of C Tax Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of C Tax

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Gastrointestinal disorder

How to use C Tax Injection

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

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with C Tax 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C Tax 1gm Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C Tax 1gm Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of C Tax 1gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
C Tax 1gm Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
C Tax 1gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of C Tax 1gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C Tax 1gm Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of C Tax 1gm Injection is recommended.

What if you forget to take C Tax Injection?

If you miss a dose of C Tax 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed C Tax 1gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
  • Discontinue C Tax 1gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation

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Many different microbes can cause sepsis. Although bacteria are most commonly the cause, viruses PATIENT can also cause sepsis. Infections in the lungs ( pneumonia), bladder PATIENT ( urinary tract infections), skin ( cellulitis), abdomen (such as appendicitis), PATIENT organs (such as meningitis) can spread PATIENT to sepsis., may present with one or more of the following symptoms PATIENT (a) Hypothermia or fever (former is more common in preterm low birth weight infants) (b) Lethargy, poor cry, refusal to suck
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FAQs

Is C Tax 1gm Injection the same as penicillin?

No, C Tax 1gm Injection is not the same as penicillin. C Tax 1gm Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. C Tax 1gm Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.

What kind of infections does C Tax 1gm Injection treat?

C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).

Is C Tax 1gm Injection effective?

C Tax 1gm Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using C Tax 1gm Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is C Tax 1gm Injection administered?

C Tax 1gm Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from C Tax 1gm Injection.

What if I do not get better after using C Tax 1gm Injection?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Can the use of C Tax 1gm Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of C Tax 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. C Tax 1gm Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does C Tax 1gm Injection take to work?

Usually, C Tax 1gm Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
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    Country of origin: India
    Expires on or after: February, 2025

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