Zetaxim 1gm Injection
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Manufactured By Wockhardt Ltd
Composition Cefotaxime (1gm)
Package Size ( 5ml Injection in a vial )
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Description:
Zetaxim 1gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zetaxim 1gm Injection
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Q: Is cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN?
A: Yes, cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)
Q: Is Zetaxim ototoxic (toxic to the ear)?
A: No, Zetaxim is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity
Q: Is Zetaxim bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
A: Zetaxim is a bactericidal agent
Q: What organisms does Zetaxim cover?
A: Zetaxim 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).