Actimycetin Suspension
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Product introduction
Actimycetin Suspension is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Actimycetin Suspension may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
Actimycetin Suspension may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
Uses of Actimycetin Suspension
Benefits of Actimycetin Suspension
In Bacterial infections
Actimycetin Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Actimycetin Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Actimycetin
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
How to use Actimycetin Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actimycetin Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
How Actimycetin Suspension works
Actimycetin Suspension is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Actimycetin Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actimycetin Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actimycetin Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Actimycetin Suspension may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actimycetin Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actimycetin Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actimycetin Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Actimycetin Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Actimycetin Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Actimycetin Suspension to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Actimycetin Suspension if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amphenicols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Chloramphenicol
Interaction with drugs
Taking Actimycetin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Chloramphenicol may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Chloramphenicol. If Purified
Chloramphenicol may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Chlora
Chloramphenicol may decrease the metabolism of Glimepiride.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and
Concurrent use may lead to toxicity of Phenytoin. Chloramphenicol may raise blood levels of Phenytoin.
Do not consume Phenytoin with Chloramphenicol. If concurrent use is essential
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood cell counts.
Do not consume Clozapine with Chloramphenicol. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood ce
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Actimycetin Suspension takes to work?
Usually, Actimycetin Suspension starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Actimycetin Suspension?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Actimycetin Suspension when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Actimycetin Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Name: Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Address: 128/5, Swiss House, Vishwas Nagar, Delhi 110032 Delhi, India
Country of origin: India
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