Actimycin 500 Injection

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Actimycin 500 Injection Information

Actimycin 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Actimycin 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actimycin 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Actimycin 500 Injection include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Actimycin 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Actimycin 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Actimycin 500 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actimycin 500 Injection related warnings talks about Actimycin 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Actimycin 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Actimycin 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Actimycin 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.


Actimycin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Actimycin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Actimycin 500 Injection 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
Adult
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 days
  • Special Instructions: 250 mg/day oral after meal for next 5 days
Geriatric
  • Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 days
  • Special Instructions: 250 mg/day oral after meal for next 5 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Actimycin 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Actimycin 500 Injection is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

Actimycin 500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Actimycin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Actimycin safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Actimycin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Actimycin is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Actimycin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Actimycin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Actimycin 500 Injection on the Liver?


    Actimycin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Actimycin 500 Injection on the Heart?


    Actimycin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Actimycin 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Actimycin 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate


Actimycin 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actimycin 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Actimycin 500 Injection

  • Is this Actimycin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Actimycin 500 Injection has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Actimycin 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Actimycin 500 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Actimycin 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Actimycin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Actimycin 500 Injection


    You can take Actimycin 500 Injection with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Actimycin 500 Injection


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Actimycin 500 Injection.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754


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