Actizid Information

Actizid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Tuberculosis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actizid. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Actizid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Actizid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Actizid's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Actizid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Actizid related warnings section.

Actizid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Actizid in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Actizid are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Actizid is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Actizid Benefits & Uses

Actizid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Actizid 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: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Actizid Related Warnings

Is the use of Actizid safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Actizid. If you are pregnant, do not take Actizid without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Actizid safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Actizid as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Actizid on the Kidneys?

Using Actizid does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Actizid on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Actizid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Actizid on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Actizid for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Actizid with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Methotrexate

Mild

Probenecid

Cyclosporin

Actizid Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Actizid

Is this Actizid habit forming or addictive?

Actizid does not cause addiction.

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

Actizid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Actizid only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Actizid for mental disorders.

No

Actizid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actizid

Taking Actizid with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Actizid

Taking Actizid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe