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Axilent Benefits & Uses

Axilent is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Axilent 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

Axilent Related Warnings

Is the use of Axilent safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Axilent in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Axilent safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Axilent.

Safe
What is the effect of Axilent on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Axilent on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Axilent on the Liver?

Axilent is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Axilent on the Heart?

Using Axilent does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Axilent with Other Drugs

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

Axilent Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Axilent

Is this Axilent habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Axilent is addictive.

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

After taking Axilent, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Axilent can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Axilent should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Axilent is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Axilent Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Axilent

Taking Axilent with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Axilent

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Axilent and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Axilent

Question over 5 years ago

Is Axilent safe to use?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Axilent is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Axilent a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Axilent 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 almost 6 years ago

How does Axilent work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Axilent 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. Axilent 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 Axilent an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Axilent 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

Does Axilent treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Axilent can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).