Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection

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Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection

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Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection Information

Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Other than this, Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection related warnings talks about Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection Benefits & Uses

Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Altacef 1.5 Gm 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

Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Altacef is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Altacef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection on the Kidneys?


    Altacef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection on the Liver?


    Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection on the Heart?


    Altacef is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection with Other Drugs

Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -



Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection

  • Is this Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection.

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


    After taking Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection only as per medical advice.

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


    Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection


    You can take Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Altacef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Altacef?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Take Altacef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Altacef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Altacef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Altacef with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



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



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