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Gramotax belongs to the group of drugs to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, antifungals, and is used in the treatment of blood infections, bone and joint infections, skin and soft tissue infections, prevention of postoperative infections, ... Follow the article to better understand the use of Gramotax drug.1. What is Gramotax?
Gramotax is an anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drug, manufactured by Micro Labs., Ltd - INDIA.
Gramotax is packaged in the form of powder for solution for injection, box of 1g of powder + 1 ampoule of distilled water for injection of 5ml.
Ingredients of Gramotax drug:
Cefotaxime: This is a 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic with a broad antibacterial spectrum. Other active ingredients and excipients in sufficient quantity provided by the manufacturer.
2. Effects of the drug Gramotax
Treatment in the following cases:
Blood infections, bone/joint infections, pericarditis caused by Gr-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, meningitis. Skin and soft tissue infections, abdominal cavity, gynecology and obstetrics, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, gonorrhea. Prophylaxis of postoperative infections.
2. Usage and dosage of Gramotax
Use Gramotax by deep intramuscular injection or injection or slow intravenous infusion (3 to 5 minutes intravenously, intravenous infusion over 20 to 60 minutes).
Dosage is calculated as the equivalent amount of Cefotaxime. The usual dose for each day is from 2 to 6g divided into 2 or 3 times.
In case of severe infection, the dose can be increased to 12g per day, intravenous infusion divided into 3 to 6 times.
In case of green pus infection (Pseudomonas aeruginosa), the dose is over 6g per day.
Adults:
Uncomplicated infections 1g/12 hours, intramuscularly or intravenously. Severe infections, meningitis 2g/6-8 hours, injected intramuscularly or intravenously. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1g single dose, intramuscular injection. Prophylaxis of surgical infections 1g, injected 30 minutes before surgery. Children:
Children 2 months or < 12 years old 50mg - 150mg/kg/day, divided into 3-4 times, Intramuscular or intravenous injection. Newborn > 7 days 75 - 150mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times, intravenously. Preterm infants and neonates < 7 days 50mg/kg/day, divided into 2 doses, intravenously. People with renal failure ClCr < 10mL: Reduce dose by half.
3. When is Gramotax contraindicated?
People with hypersensitivity to the Cephalosporin component and other substances contained in the drug Gramotax. Pregnant and lactating women.
4. Side effects of the drug Gramotax
During the use of Gramotax medicine, it may cause unwanted reactions such as:
Hypersensitivity, fever, eosinophilia. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis. Hematologic changes. Headache, dizziness, hallucinations. Arrhythmia. It is necessary to notify the doctor for appropriate examination and adjustment.
5. Dealing with missed doses or overdoses
It is necessary to inject Gramotax with the correct dose according to the doctor's prescription, not to use it arbitrarily to avoid causing unwanted reactions.
Missed dose:
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose. Overdose:
Overdose of Gramotax medicine may cause symptoms such as: hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,... When you see unusual manifestations when overdose, it is necessary to notify immediately to a doctor or medical person for timely treatment. The basic information about the drug Gramotax in the above article is for reference only. Because this is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly to get an appropriate prescription to ensure safety for health.
