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Altacef 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Altacef 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Altacef 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Altacef 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Altacef 500 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Altacef 500 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Altacef 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Altacef 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
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Is the use of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Altacef safely.
Is the use of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Altacef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Altacef is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Altacef 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Altacef 500 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Altacef 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Altacef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef 500 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Altacef 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Altacef does not penicillin. 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.
Take Altacef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Altacef 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.
No, Altacef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Altacef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Altacef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Altacef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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