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Altacef Cv is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Altacef Cv have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Altacef Cv. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Altacef Cv side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Altacef Cv normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Altacef Cv's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Altacef Cv has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Altacef Cv related warnings section.
Altacef Cv is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice are examples of such conditions. The section on Altacef Cv contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Altacef Cv have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Altacef Cv is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Altacef Cv is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Altacef Cv is used -
Mild
Is the use of Altacef Cv safe for pregnant women?
Altacef CV is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Altacef Cv safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef CV does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Altacef Cv on the Kidneys?
Altacef CV has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef Cv on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Altacef CV on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef Cv on the Heart?
Altacef CV is not harmful for the heart.
Altacef Cv should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef Cv unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef Cv habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Altacef Cv has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Altacef Cv
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Altacef Cv to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef Cv
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Altacef Cv with alcohol will be.
No, Altacef CV does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Altacef CV. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Altacef CV is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Altacef CV can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Altacef CV along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Altacef CV is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Altacef CV can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience