Uses of Shinpoong Shintaxime

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Shinpoong Shintaxime medicine contains the main ingredient is the antibiotic Cefotaxime used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections. To improve the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health, patients need to take Shinpoong Shintaxime as prescribed by their doctor.

1. What is Shinpoong Shintaxime?

Shinpoong Shintaxime contains the main active ingredient Cefotaxime, which is prepared in the form of Cefotaxime sodium. This is an antibiotic belonging to the third generation Cephalosporin group with a broad antibacterial spectrum, so it is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria such as Enterobacter, Serratia, E.coli, Shigella, P.mirabilis, Salmonella, Haemophilus influenzae , P.vulgaris,, Haemophilus spp... However, there are some bacteria resistant to Cefotaxime including Enterococcus, Pseudomonas cepiacia, Listeria, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, Xanthomonas hydrophilia.

2. Indications of the drug Shinpoong Shintaxime

The drug is indicated in the treatment of some diseases as follows:
Bone and joint infections, sepsis, pericarditis caused by Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria, meningitis. Skin and soft tissue infections, infections in obstetrics and gynecology, abdominal infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections.

3. Instructions for using Shinpoong Shintaxime

Depending on the age and severity of the infection, the doctor will choose the appropriate dose. The recommended dosage is as follows:
In adults:
In case of uncomplicated infections, 1g every 12 hours by intramuscular or intravenous injection. In case of severe infection or in patients with meningitis, a dose of 2g / 6 - 8 hours by intramuscular or intravenous injection. Patients with uncomplicated gonorrhea use a single dose of 1g by intramuscular injection. Prophylaxis of postoperative infection with a dose of 1g by injection 30 minutes before surgery. In children:
Children 2 months or under 12 years old, dose 50mg - 150mg/kg/day intramuscularly or intravenously, 3-4 times/day. Newborns over 7 days, dose 75 - 150mg/kg/day intravenously, divided into 3 times/day. Premature babies or infants under 7 days, 50mg/kg/day intravenously, divided into 2 times/day.

4. Some notes when using Shinpoong Shintaxime medicine

Contraindicated to use Shinpoong Shintaxime in cases of patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics, pregnant and lactating women.
Some drugs can cause interactions if used at the same time with Shinpoong Shintaxime including probenecid, fosfomycin, azlocillin.
Possible side effects during drug use include:
Hypersensitivity, eosinophilia, fever. Nausea, vomiting, pseudomembranous colitis, abdominal pain or diarrhea. Hematologic changes. Headache, hallucinations, dizziness. Heart rhythm disturbances. Above is information about Shinpoong Shintaxime drug. Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, strictly follow the indications and doses of Shinpoong Shintaxime, and consult a doctor to achieve the best treatment effect.

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