Altacef Suspension
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Manufactured By Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Cefuroxime (125mg)
Package Size ( 30ml Oral Suspension in a bottle )
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Description:
Altacef Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Altacef Suspension
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Altacef is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Altacef a form of penicillin drug?
A: Altacef belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Altacef safe?
A: Altacef is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Altacef a steroid?
A: Altacef is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Altacef safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Altacef is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Altacef if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Altacef useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Altacef is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Can Altacef be taken with azithromycin?
A: Altacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Can Altacef be taken with doxycycline?
A: Altacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.
Q: Is it safe to take Altacef with pseudoephedrine?
A: Altacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Can Altacef be taken with naproxen?
A: Altacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Is it safe to take Altacef with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Altacef is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.
Q: Does Altacef expire?
A: Altacef like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.
Q: Can Altacef help to treat pneumonia?
A: Altacef is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Altacef have penicillin in it?
A: No, Altacef does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Altacef cause constipation?
A: Altacef is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Altacef, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Altacef cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Altacef is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.
Q: Can the use of Altacef make you feel tired?
A: Altacef use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Altacef, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Altacef?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Altacef is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Altacef with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Altacef is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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