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Aksicef 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 |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aksicef is used -
Is the use of Aksicef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Aksicef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Aksicef safe during breastfeeding?
Aksicef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Aksicef on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Aksicef on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Aksicef on the Liver?
Aksicef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Aksicef on the Heart?
Aksicef is completely safe for the heart.
Aksicef 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 Aksicef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aksicef habit forming or addictive?
Aksicef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Aksicef, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Aksicef can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Aksicef only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aksicef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aksicef
Taking Aksicef with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aksicef
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aksicef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Aksicef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Aksicef 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.
Aksicef is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
The dosage of Aksicef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
No, Aksicef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Aksicef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
No, Aksicef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Aksicef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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