Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Axacef Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Axacef 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 Axacef 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, Axacef can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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