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Altacef is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Altacef have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Altacef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Altacef as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Altacef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Altacef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Altacef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Altacef contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Altacef have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Altacef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Altacef 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 Altacef safe for pregnant women?
Altacef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Altacef safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef on the Kidneys?
Altacef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef on the Heart?
Altacef is not harmful for the heart.
Altacef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Altacef.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Altacef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Altacef only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Altacef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Altacef
You can take Altacef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Altacef.
No, Altacef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Take Altacef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Altacef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
No, Altacef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Altacef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Altacef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Altacef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
