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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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Altaxime is used -

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 6 years ago

How to take Altaxime ?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Altaxime may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question about 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Altaxime with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Altaxime can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Altaxime along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Altaxime cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Altaxime does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Altaxime . However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question over 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.

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Altaxime Information

Altaxime Benefits & Uses

Altaxime Dosage & How to Take

Altaxime Side Effects

Altaxime Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Altaxime with Other Drugs

Altaxime Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Altaxime

Altaxime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Altaxime

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Altaxime ?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Does Altaxime affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Altaxime with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Altaxime cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Altaxime cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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