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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefotaxime (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Tox 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Tox 500mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Tox 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Tox 500mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Tox 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tox 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Tox 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Tox 500mg Injection is recommended.

Cefotaxime   500mg

Uses of Tox Injection
Tox 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use Tox Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Tox Injection works
Tox 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Tox Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Tox to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Tox 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 doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Tox can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is cefotaxime a sulfa, penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotic?
Cefotaxime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a third generation, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN?
Yes, cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)

Q. Is Tox ototoxic (toxic to the ear)?
No, Tox is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity

Q. Is Tox bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Tox is a bactericidal agent

Q. What organisms does Tox cover?
Tox is active against Escherichia coli, group A and B streptococci, pseudomonas and staphylococcus bacteria. In some cases, Streptococcus pneumonia may show resistance to the drug. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).