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Altacef 125 Mg Suspension is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. The alternative uses of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Altacef 125 Mg Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Altacef 125 Mg Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Altacef 125 Mg Suspension contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Altacef 125 Mg Suspension is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Altacef 125 Mg Suspension 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.
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Is the use of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Altacef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension on the Kidneys?
Altacef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef 125 Mg Suspension on the Heart?
Altacef is not harmful for the heart.
Altacef 125 Mg Suspension 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 125 Mg Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef 125 Mg Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Altacef 125 Mg Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Altacef 125 Mg Suspension you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Altacef 125 Mg Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Altacef 125 Mg Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Altacef 125 Mg Suspension
You can take Altacef 125 Mg Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef 125 Mg Suspension
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Altacef 125 Mg Suspension.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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