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Akucef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Akucef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Akucef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Akucef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Akucef 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Akucef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Akucef related warnings talks about Akucef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Akucef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Akucef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Akucef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Akucef 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Akucef is used -
Is the use of Akucef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Akucef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Akucef safe during breastfeeding?
Akucef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Akucef on the Kidneys?
Akucef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Akucef on the Liver?
Akucef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Akucef on the Heart?
Akucef is not harmful for the heart.
Akucef 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 Akucef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Akucef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Akucef has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Akucef. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Akucef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Akucef in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Akucef
It is safe to take Akucef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Akucef
Information about the interaction of Akucef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Akucef 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 Akucef is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Akucef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Akucef.
Yes, Akucef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Akucef along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Yes, Akucef is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Yes, Akucef can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. 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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