Manufacturer: Biological E Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefotaxime(500mg)
Vial of 5ml Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Bestax 500mg Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Cefotaxime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. A positive feature of cefotaxime is that it display a resistance to penicillinases and is useful to treat infections that are resistant to penicillin derivatives.
The pharmacokinetics of cefotaxime after intramuscular injection and intravenous infusion were determined. The mean peak serum level after the 500-mg intramuscular dose was 11.7 micrograms/ml, and it was 20.5 micrograms/ml after a 1,000-mg dose. The serum half-life was 1.2 and 1.3 h, respectively for the two doses.
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 Bestax
Rash
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea
You are allergic to this medicine or penicillin and have a history of serious allergic reaction. You experience skin redness, weakness. You have developed diarrhoea and it is persistent, seek immediate medical help. You have a pre-existing medical condition like liver or kidney disorder, any kind of heart problem, etc.
Bestax 500mg 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.
Consuming alcohol with Bestax 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Use with caution
Bestax 500mg 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 Bestax 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Bestax 500mg Injection 1's generally prescribed for the lower respiratory tract, genito-urinary tract, central nervous system, intra-abdominal infections, bone and joint infections, skin infections, gynecologic infections, and septicemia. It is stable against the action of most β-lactamases.
Antibiotics like streptomycin and water pills like furosemide when taken along with this injection can affect your kidney function, close monitoring of kidney function is recommended. Patients on anti-gout medicine like probenecid with existing kidney function problem should be cautious.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Bestax 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Bestax 500mg 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 Bestax 500mg 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Bestax 500mg Injection the same as penicillin?
No, Bestax 500mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Bestax 500mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Bestax 500mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Bestax 500mg Injection treat?
Bestax 500mg 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).
Q. Is Bestax 500mg Injection effective?
Bestax 500mg 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 Bestax 500mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Bestax 500mg Injection administered?
Bestax 500mg 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 Bestax 500mg Injection.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Bestax 500mg 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.
Q. Can the use of Bestax 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Bestax 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Bestax 500mg 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.
Q. How long does Bestax 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Bestax 500mg 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.
