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Acvaxim 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Acvaxim safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Acvaxim in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acvaxim safe during breastfeeding?
Acvaxim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acvaxim on the Kidneys?
Acvaxim rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acvaxim on the Liver?
Using Acvaxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Acvaxim on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Acvaxim for the heart.
Acvaxim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acvaxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acvaxim habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acvaxim.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acvaxim, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acvaxim can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acvaxim is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acvaxim is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acvaxim
Taking Acvaxim with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acvaxim
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Acvaxim.
Yes, Acvaxim can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes, Acvaxim covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Acvaxim.
The dosage of Acvaxim may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
No, Acvaxim 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.
Yes, Acvaxim can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Acvaxim 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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