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Acgates 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.
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Is the use of Acgates safe for pregnant women?
Acgates should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Acgates safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Acgates in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Acgates is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acgates on the Kidneys?
Acgates may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Acgates on the Liver?
Acgates is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Acgates on the Heart?
Side effects of Acgates rarely affect the heart.
Acgates 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 Acgates unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acgates habit forming or addictive?
Acgates is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acgates since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acgates should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Acgates in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Acgates
Taking Acgates with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acgates
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acgates.
No, Acgates does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Yes, Acgates is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Acgates taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Acgates with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Acgates is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Acgates is a prescription drug, hence do not take Acgates without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Acgates has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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