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Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet in conditions like Jaundice. Some other conditions that can be affected by Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Mild
Is the use of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Altacef CV is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef CV does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Altacef CV has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Altacef CV on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Altacef CV is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Altacef CV 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Altacef CV does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Altacef CV. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Altacef CV 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, Altacef CV can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Altacef CV along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Altacef CV is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Altacef CV can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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