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Altaxime 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 Altaxime safe for pregnant women?
Altaxime is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Altaxime safe during breastfeeding?
Altaxime is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altaxime on the Kidneys?
Altaxime rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altaxime on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Altaxime on the liver.
What is the effect of Altaxime on the Heart?
Altaxime is not harmful for the heart.
Altaxime 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 Altaxime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altaxime habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Altaxime .
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Altaxime . So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Altaxime is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Altaxime is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Altaxime
It is safe to take Altaxime with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altaxime
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Altaxime with alcohol will be.
No, Altaxime does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Altaxime is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
No, Altaxime 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.
Yes, Altaxime can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
Yes, Altaxime might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
Altaxime is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
