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Atom 250 Tablet

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Atom Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Atom is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Atom 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

Atom Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Atom safe for pregnant women?


    Atom is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Atom safe during breastfeeding?


    Atom does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Atom on the Kidneys?


    Atom rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Atom on the Liver?


    Atom is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Atom on the Heart?


    Atom is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Atom with Other Drugs

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



Atom Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Atom

  • Is this Atom habit forming or addictive?


    Atom does not cause addiction.

    No
  • 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.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Atom should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


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

    No

Atom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Atom


    You can take Atom with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Atom


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Atom

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Atom affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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).

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Atom work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Atom an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Atom treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Atom a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.



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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; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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