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Altaxel is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Breast Cancer. Other than this, Altaxel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Altaxel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Altaxel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Altaxel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Altaxel's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Altaxel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Herpes, Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Altaxel since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Altaxel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Altaxel have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Altaxel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Altaxel 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
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Is the use of Altaxel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Altaxel. If you are pregnant, do not take Altaxel without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Altaxel safe during breastfeeding?
Altaxel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Altaxel on the Kidneys?
Altaxel is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Altaxel on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Altaxel. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Altaxel only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Altaxel on the Heart?
Altaxel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Altaxel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altaxel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altaxel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Altaxel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Altaxel. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Altaxel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Altaxel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Altaxel
It is safe to take Altaxel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altaxel
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Altaxel as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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