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Biotax-SB 1.5 gm Injection
Manufactured byBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
ContainsCefotaxime (1000 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)
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Description
Biotax-SB 1.5 gm Injection is a combination medicine used for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections and genitourinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Biotax-SB 1.5 gm Injection
Diarrhea
Nausea and Vomiting
Itching
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Black or tarry stools
Dizziness
Increased heartbeat
Skin rash
Difficult or painful urination
Blurred vision
Fever with chills
Loss of appetite
Pain at the injection site
Uses of Biotax-SB 1.5 gm Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
Genito-urinary infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the genital tract as well as the urinary tract caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine occurs rapidly after an intravenous or intramuscular administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefotaxime, sulbactam, beta-lactam antibiotics, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Electrolyte imbalance
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of electrolyte imbalance since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of electrolyte levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Renal impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of renal impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Epilepsy
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of epilepsy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
Avoid the use of this medicine if the patient experiences severe diarrhea after receiving therapy with this medicine. Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora in the large intestine, which promotes the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile. This will result in severe diarrhea. Appropriate corrective measures and replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Hypersensitivity reactions
This medicine may cause serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic shock in some patients. This risk is especially high in patients with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, the treatment should be discontinued immediately and appropriate corrective measures should be undertaken.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amikacin
Ethinyl Estradiol
Cholera Vaccine
Furosemide
Probenecid
Disease interactions
Renal impairment
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Gastrointestinal Diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Seizure disorders
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of seizure disorder or a family history of seizures due to the increased risk of recurrent seizures. Therapy should be discontinued if the patient experiences a seizure episode due to this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures and/or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Cefotaxime works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall formation. Sulbactam inhibits some chemicals produced by the bacteria and makes the bacteria more sensitive to cefotaxime activity. Thus, their combination becomes effective against an extended range of bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Third generation cephalosporins, Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Jun 2018
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