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Actimycin 500 Injection Information

Actimycin 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Actimycin 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actimycin 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Actimycin 500 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Actimycin 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Actimycin 500 Injection 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.

It is also important to note that Actimycin 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actimycin 500 Injection related warnings talks about Actimycin 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Actimycin 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Actimycin 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Actimycin 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Actimycin Benefits & Uses
Actimycin Dosage & How to Take
Actimycin Side Effects
Actimycin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Actimycin with Other Drugs
Actimycin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Actimycin
Actimycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Actimycin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Actimycin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Actimycin 500 Injection 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 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Actimycin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Actimycin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Actimycin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Actimycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Actimycin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Actimycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Actimycin 500 Injection on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Actimycin 500 Injection on the Heart?

Actimycin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Actimycin 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Actimycin 500 Injection 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 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actimycin 500 Injection 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 500 Injection

Is this Actimycin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Actimycin 500 Injection.

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 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Actimycin 500 Injection 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 500 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Actimycin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actimycin 500 Injection

You can take Actimycin 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Actimycin 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Actimycin 500 Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Actimycin 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Is Actimycin used for cough?

No, Actimycin is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Actimycin good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Actimycin is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Actimycin is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Actimycin treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Actimycin is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Actimycin for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Actimycin is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Actimycin treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Actimycin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Actimycin is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.