Astreak

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Astreak Information

Astreak is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Astreak have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Astreak depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Astreak can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Astreak are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Astreak's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Astreak's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Astreak can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Astreak in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. The section on Astreak contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Astreak with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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


Astreak Benefits & Uses

Astreak is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Astreak 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mg/kg ampicillin and 25 mg/kg sulbactam
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 50 mg/kg ampicillin and 25 mg/kg sulbactam
Adult
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 2 g ampicillin and 1 g sulbactam
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 3 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 2 g ampicillin and 1 g sulbactam

Astreak Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Astreak safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Astreak in pregnant women.

  • Is the use of Astreak safe during breastfeeding?


    Astreak is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Astreak on the Kidneys?


    Astreak may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Astreak on the Liver?


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

  • What is the effect of Astreak on the Heart?


    You can take Astreak without any fear of damage to the heart.


Severe Interaction of Astreak with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Astreak Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Astreak

  • Is this Astreak habit forming or addictive?


    Astreak is not addictive in nature.

Astreak Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Astreak


    Taking Astreak with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Astreak


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Astreak with alcohol.


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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; Ampicillin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162

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