Atm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet,Suspension,Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Atm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atm. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Atm are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Atm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Atm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Atm has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Atm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Atm contraindications section.
Besides this, Atm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Atm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Atm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atm is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atm safe for pregnant women?
Atm is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Atm safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Atm.
What is the effect of Atm on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Atm on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Atm on the Liver?
Side effects of Atm rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Atm on the Heart?
Atm is rarely harmful for the heart.
Atm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Atm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Atm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Atm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Atm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Atm
You can take Atm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atm
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Atm.
Atm is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Yes, Atm can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Atm is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Discontinuing Atm on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
No, Atm does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
No harmful interactions are found between Atm and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Atm.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
