Astreak Information

Astreak is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Astreak have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Astreak depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Astreak can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Astreak are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Astreak's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Astreak's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Astreak can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Astreak in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. The section on Astreak contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Astreak with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Astreak is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Astreak Benefits & Uses
Astreak Dosage & How to Take
Astreak Side Effects
Astreak Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Astreak with Other Drugs
Astreak Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Astreak
Astreak Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Astreak Benefits & Uses

Astreak is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Astreak Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 50 mg/kg ampicillin and 25 mg/kg sulbactam
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 50 mg/kg ampicillin and 25 mg/kg sulbactam
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 2 g ampicillin and 1 g sulbactam
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 2 g ampicillin and 1 g sulbactam

Astreak Related Warnings

Is the use of Astreak safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Astreak without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Astreak safe during breastfeeding?

Astreak does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Astreak on the Kidneys?

Astreak rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Astreak on the Liver?

Astreak does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Astreak on the Heart?

You can take Astreak without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Astreak with Other Drugs

Astreak should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Omeprazole

Moderate

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Astreak Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Astreak unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Astreak

Is this Astreak habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Astreak has not been reported.

Astreak Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Astreak

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Astreak to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Astreak

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Astreak with alcohol will be.