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Actimycin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Actimycin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Actimycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Actimycin are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Actimycin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Actimycin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Actimycin's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Actimycin related warnings talks about Actimycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Actimycin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Actimycin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Actimycin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Actimycin 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actimycin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Actimycin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Actimycin safely.
Is the use of Actimycin safe during breastfeeding?
Actimycin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Kidneys?
Actimycin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Liver?
Actimycin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Heart?
Actimycin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Actimycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actimycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actimycin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Actimycin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Actimycin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Actimycin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Actimycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Actimycin
You can take Actimycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actimycin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Actimycin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754
