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Altaxime Benefits & Uses

Altaxime is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Altaxime 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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Altaxime Related Warnings

Is the use of Altaxime safe for pregnant women?

Altaxime is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Altaxime safe during breastfeeding?

Altaxime does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Altaxime on the Kidneys?

Altaxime may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Altaxime on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Altaxime on the Heart?

Altaxime is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Altaxime with Other Drugs

Altaxime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Altaxime Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Altaxime

Is this Altaxime habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Altaxime has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Altaxime as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Altaxime is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Altaxime in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Altaxime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Altaxime

It is safe to take Altaxime with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Altaxime

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Altaxime .

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Altaxime

Question about 5 years ago

Does Altaxime cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Altaxime does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Altaxime is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Altaxime a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Altaxime 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 4 years ago

Does Altaxime treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Altaxime can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Altaxime affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Altaxime might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Altaxime ?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Altaxime is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.