Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Axtl Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Axtl to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Axtl and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Axtl can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Axtl an antibiotic?
Yes, Axtl is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Axtl a form of penicillin drug?
Axtl belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Axtl safe?
Axtl is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Axtl a steroid?
Axtl is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Axtl safe in G6PD deficiency?
Axtl is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Axtl if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Axtl useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Axtl 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 Axtl be taken with azithromycin?
Axtl 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 Axtl be taken with doxycycline?
Axtl 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 Axtl with pseudoephedrine?
Axtl 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 Axtl be taken with naproxen?
Axtl 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 Axtl with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Axtl 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 Axtl expire?
Axtl 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 Axtl help to treat pneumonia?
Axtl 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 Axtl have penicillin in it?
No, Axtl does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Axtl cause constipation?
Axtl is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Axtl, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Axtl cover staphylococci?
Yes, Axtl 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 Axtl make you feel tired?
Axtl use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Axtl, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Axtl?
No drug interactions have been reported when Axtl is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Axtl with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Axtl is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.