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Altacef is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Altacef have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Altacef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Altacef as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Altacef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Altacef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Altacef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Altacef contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Altacef have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Altacef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Altacef 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 safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Altacef safely.
Is the use of Altacef safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef on the Kidneys?
Altacef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef on the Heart?
Altacef is completely safe for the heart.
Altacef 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 Altacef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Altacef 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 as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Altacef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Altacef in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Altacef
Taking Altacef with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Altacef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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