Actimycin 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Actimycin Benefits & Uses

Actimycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Actimycin Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: 250 mg/day oral after meal for next 5 days
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: 250 mg/day oral after meal for next 5 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Actimycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actimycin is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Actimycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Actimycin safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Actimycin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Actimycin safe during breastfeeding?

Actimycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Kidneys?

Actimycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Actimycin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Heart?

Actimycin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Actimycin with Other Drugs

Actimycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Actimycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actimycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Actimycin

Is this Actimycin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Actimycin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Actimycin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Actimycin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Actimycin for mental disorders.

No

Actimycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actimycin

You can take Actimycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Actimycin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Actimycin with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Actimycin

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Actimycin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Actimycin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Actimycin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Actimycin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Actimycin

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Actimycin is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Actimycin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions are found between Actimycin and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Actimycin.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Actimycin treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Actimycin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.