C-Tax 500 Injection

Composition of C-Tax 500 Injection

C-Tax 500 Injection contains Cefotaxime sodium 500 mg (equivalent to cefotaxime 500 mg) injection. It belongs to the Third-generation cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of C-Tax 500 Injection

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• intra‑abdominal infections
• bone and joint infections
• septicemia
• meningitis
• and gonorrhoea; also used for perioperative surgical prophylaxis as advised by a doctor

Key benefits

• Broad-spectrum coverage for many gram-negative and some gram-positive infections
• Useful in severe infections requiring injectable therapy
• Effective in meningitis when organism is susceptible
• Helps prevent infections during surgery (prophylaxis)

How C-Tax 500 Injection works

Cefotaxime is a third‑generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin‑binding proteins, leading to cell lysis and death of susceptible bacteria.

How to take C-Tax 500 Injection

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of C-Tax 500 Injection

Most side effects of C-Tax are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Injection site pain/inflammation
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• rash
• headache
• dizziness
• elevated liver enzymes
• eosinophilia
• thrombocytopenia
• leukopenia

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for C-Tax 500 Injection

Warnings and precautions

Prescription antibiotic—use only for bacterial infections. Do not use if allergic to cefotaxime/other cephalosporins; caution with history of penicillin allergy. Monitor for severe diarrhea (possible C. difficile colitis), hypersensitivity reactions, and superinfection with prolonged use. Dose adjustment may be needed in renal impairment; monitor kidney function and blood counts during long courses. Use caution in patients with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants.

Do not take C-Tax if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

Aminoglycosides (increased nephrotoxicity risk), loop diuretics like furosemide (increased nephrotoxicity risk), probenecid (may increase cefotaxime levels), oral anticoagulants/warfarin (may increase bleeding risk), live bacterial vaccines such as typhoid (reduced vaccine effect)

How to store C-Tax 500 Injection

Store at or below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack. After reconstitution, use immediately or within the timeframe recommended on the label; discard unused solution.

Expert advice for C-Tax 500 Injection

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZUVENTUS HEALTHCARE LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Third-generation cephalosporin