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Altacef 125 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Altacef 125 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Altacef 125 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Altacef 125 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Altacef 125 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Altacef 125 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Altacef 125 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Altacef 125 Mg Tablet 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 125 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Altacef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Altacef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef 125 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Altacef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef 125 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef 125 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Altacef 125 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Altacef 125 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Altacef 125 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Altacef 125 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Altacef 125 Mg Tablet
You can take Altacef 125 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef 125 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Altacef 125 Mg Tablet.
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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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
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