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Atom is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Atom have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Atom depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Atom side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Atom 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.
It is also important to note that Atom has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Atom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Atom contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Atom may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Atom is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Atom 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Atom safe for pregnant women?
Atom is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Atom safe during breastfeeding?
Atom does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Atom on the Kidneys?
Atom rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Atom on the Liver?
Atom is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Atom on the Heart?
Atom is not harmful for the heart.
Atom 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 Atom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atom habit forming or addictive?
Atom does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Atom, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Atom can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Atom should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atom in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atom
You can take Atom with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atom
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Atom.
Yes, Atom 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).
Atom contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Atom is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Atom is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Atom can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
No, Atom 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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