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Altacef 250 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Altacef 250 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Altacef 250 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Altacef 250 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Altacef 250 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Altacef 250 Mg Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Altacef 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Altacef 250 Mg Injection related warnings section.
The section on Altacef 250 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Altacef 250 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Altacef 250 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Altacef 250 Mg Injection 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 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Altacef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Altacef 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Altacef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Altacef 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Altacef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Altacef 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Using Altacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Altacef 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Altacef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altacef 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Altacef 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Altacef 250 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Altacef 250 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Altacef 250 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Altacef 250 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Altacef 250 Mg Injection
You can take Altacef 250 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Altacef 250 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Altacef 250 Mg Injection.
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 -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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