Axilent 500 Tablet

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Axilent 500 Tablet

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Axilent 500 Tablet Information

Axilent 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Axilent 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Axilent 500 Tablet 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Axilent 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Axilent 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Axilent 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Axilent 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Axilent 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Axilent 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Axilent 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Axilent 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Axilent 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Axilent 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Axilent 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Axilent in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Axilent 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can safely use Axilent.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Axilent 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Axilent 500 Tablet on the Liver?


    Axilent is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Axilent 500 Tablet on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Axilent 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Axilent 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Axilent 500 Tablet

  • Is this Axilent 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Axilent 500 Tablet is addictive.

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


    After taking Axilent 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Axilent 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Axilent 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    Axilent 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Axilent 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Axilent 500 Tablet


    Taking Axilent 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Axilent 500 Tablet


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Axilent 500 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Axilent 500 Tablet

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 over 4 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).



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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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