Axime, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Axime have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Axime. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Axime side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Axime go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Axime has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Axime has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Axime related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Axime contraindications section.
Additionally, Axime may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Axime is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Axime 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Axime safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Axime safely.
Is the use of Axime safe during breastfeeding?
Axime is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Axime on the Kidneys?
Axime rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Axime on the Liver?
Axime is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Axime on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Axime for the heart.
Axime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Axime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Axime habit forming or addictive?
Axime does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Axime. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Axime is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Axime cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Axime
You can take Axime with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Axime
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Axime with alcohol.
Axime is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Axime can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Axime can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Axime and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Axime works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
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References
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