Cetaks

anticoagulants. It is also not recommended to use Cetax simultaneously with methotrexate, as this may lead to increased toxicity of the latter.

Cetax (Cefotaxime) is a third-generation cephalosporin used to treat severe bacterial infections. This drug is manufactured in India by Aurobindo Pharma and has many synonyms, such as Bayotax, Duatax, Kefotex, Taksim, etc.

Cetax is available in powder form for the preparation of a solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration in a dose of 1 gram. The active substance of the drug is cefotaxime. It is effective against most sensitive microorganisms causing infections of the respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, bones and joints, urinary tract, pelvic organs, obstetric and gynecological infections and other severe bacterial infections.

Despite its effectiveness, Cetax has a number of contraindications and limitations for use. For example, it is not recommended for children under 2.5 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, or for patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins and other cephalosporins. You should also be careful when prescribing Cetax to patients with a history of chronic renal failure or enterocolitis.

When using Cetax, various side effects may occur, such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergic reactions, angioedema and others. It is also necessary to consider the possibility of interaction of Cetax with other drugs, for example, when it is combined with aminoglycosides, polymyxin B and loop diuretics, nephrotoxicity increases.

Overall, Cetax is an effective and widely used drug for the treatment of severe bacterial infections. However, before using it, you must carefully study the instructions for use and consult your doctor.