Actapod

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Actapod Information



Actapod Benefits & Uses

Actapod is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Actapod 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


Actapod Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actapod is used -

Actapod Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Actapod safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Actapod without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Actapod safe during breastfeeding?


    Actapod is safe for breastfeeding women.

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


    Actapod may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

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


    Actapod is completely safe for the liver.

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


    There are no any side effects of Actapod for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Actapod with Other Drugs

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



Actapod Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Actapod

  • Is this Actapod habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Actapod has not been reported.

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Actapod can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Actapod only on doctor's advice.

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


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

    No

Actapod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Actapod


    It is safe to take Actapod with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Actapod


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Actapod

Question about 4 years ago

Is Actapod a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Actapod 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 5 years ago

Does Actapod cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Actapod does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Actapod. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance. 

Question over 4 years ago

Does Actapod cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Actapod does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Actapod is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Actapod cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Actapod covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Actapod.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Actapod with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Actapod can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Actapod along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses. 



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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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