Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Other than this, Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection related warnings talks about Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection 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 1.5 Gm Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Altacef safely.
Is the use of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection on the Kidneys?
Altacef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection 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 1.5 Gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection 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 1.5 Gm Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection
Taking Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Altacef 1.5 Gm Injection 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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