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Augxetil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Augxetil have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Augxetil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Augxetil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Augxetil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Augxetil's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Augxetil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Augxetil related warnings section.
Augxetil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Augxetil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Augxetil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Augxetil is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Augxetil 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Augxetil safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Augxetil in pregnant women.
Is the use of Augxetil safe during breastfeeding?
Augxetil is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Augxetil on the Kidneys?
Augxetil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Augxetil on the Liver?
Augxetil does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Augxetil on the Heart?
You can take Augxetil without any fear of damage to the heart.
Augxetil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augxetil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Augxetil habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Augxetil has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Augxetil
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Augxetil to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Augxetil
Information about the interaction of Augxetil and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Augxetil does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Augxetil. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Augxetil 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).
Take Augxetil as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Augxetil contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Augxetil is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Augxetil can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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