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Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection

Manufacturer :  Astra Zeneca
Medicine Composition :  Cefepime, Tazobactum
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection

Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection is a fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotic, works by fighting bacteria in your body.It is usually given by intravenous route.Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection is used to treat many infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract, and kidney infections.

Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection injection is used in combination with metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat abdominal (stomach area) infections. It is also used to treat patients who have fever and are at high risk for infection because they have a low number of white blood cells.

Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection penetrates the central nervous system(CNS) and can be used in the treatment of meningitis.Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breast feeding while taking this drug.

Though it is very rare to get a side effect after having Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection preparations , some people may get bad or even deadly side effects which includes:

All bacterial cells have a cell wall that protects them. Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection disrupt the synthesis of the layer of bacterial cell walls, which causes the walls to break down and eventually the bacteria die.

Person must not use this medication if he/she is allergic to certain antibiotics including cefepime and similar medicines (cefdinir, cefprozil, cefuroxime, cephalexin Keflex, Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, and others), or penicillin antibiotics (amoxicillin, ampicillin, piperacillin, ticarcillin, Augmentin, Timentin, Unasyn, and others). Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection only works on bacterial infections, it won't treat viral infections such as common cold. It also may reduce your blood's ability to clot, So try to avoid activities that can cause bruising or injury while using the drug.

Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects of cefepime. Don't give cefepime to a child younger than two months old without talking to your doctor. Safety and effectiveness in this age group haven't been confirmed.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection

    • Bacterial Infections

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
      Avoid prolonged use of Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is not known whether Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
      Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Actamase Forte 2000mg/250mg Powder for Injection is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic. This medication acts by interrupting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to the penicillin binding proteins, which is why the bacterial infection cannot proceed.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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