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Afdiclave, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Afdiclave also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Afdiclave. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Afdiclave are Flatulence, Abdominal cramp, Fever. While these are the most often observed Afdiclave side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Afdiclave normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Afdiclave's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Afdiclave related warnings talks about Afdiclave's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Afdiclave can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afdiclave in conditions like Asthma, Eczema, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Afdiclave have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Afdiclave with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Afdiclave, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Afdiclave is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Is the use of Afdiclave safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Afdiclave in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Afdiclave safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Afdiclave in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Afdiclave on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Afdiclave on kidney, information on safety of Afdiclave for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Afdiclave on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Afdiclave on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Afdiclave will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Afdiclave on the Heart?
Side effects of Afdiclave on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Afdiclave 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 Afdiclave unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afdiclave habit forming or addictive?
Afdiclave does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Afdiclave
There is no information on the effects of taking Afdiclave with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afdiclave
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Afdiclave with alcohol.
Yes, Afdiclave is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, bleeding, irregular bleeding, trouble sleeping, and weight changes. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Afdiclave can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Yes, you can take Afdiclave with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Afdiclave is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Yes, Afdiclave can cause hair loss. It is rare side effects of this drug but its serious complication. If you experience hair loss after taking medicine contact your doctor right away.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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