Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S

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Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S belongs to a group of chemicals known as antibiotics and works tirelessly in the body to eliminate bacteria and its toxins,that causes respiratory infections,otitis media,UTIs and skin infections.This drug is available in different formats,such as capsule (solid format),suspension (liquid format) and bottled in an injection vial.

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is administered by trained medical professionals,as Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is found in solution form to be administered intramuscularly or intravenously.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S dosage is dependent upon the patient’s medical condition,any medication the patient may be on,the patient’s weight and age as well as on any side effects felt by the patient.Dosage for each individual is determined by the doctor.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is safe to be administered to elderly patients and to infants aged 4 weeks above with normal kidney functions.

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is to be taken for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is considered safe enough to be prescribed to children.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S may even be prescribed to pregnant and to lactating mothers in certain cases under the care of a doctor.Fatigue,dizziness,headache and stomach problems are just a few of the common side effects felt by patients while ingesting Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S,these effects tend to resolve on their own in a few days’ time.Alcohol consumption is not advised while ingesting Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S as that would result in extreme dizziness.Unnecessary consumption of Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is not advised.

 

Indications

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S can be used to treat: 

• Urinary tract infections 
• Bacterial skin infections
• Bacterial chest infections
• Throat infections 
• Bacterial ear infections 
• Sinusitis 

 

How Does Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S Work

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body thus eradicating the infection.

 

How To Use Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is injected into the patient’s muscles (intramuscular pathway) most commonly or into the patient’s vein (intravenously) by a trained healthcare professional.The area where the needle is to pierce the skin,is first disinfected by an alcohol swab or any other disinfectant that the hospital has.Then the needle uncapped and solution injected into the body.The solution is injected slowly.The dosage can be divided into two separate doses, given within a span of 24 hours if need be.The area of the skin where the needle enters,may slightly bruise or remain sore for 24 hours.After the injection the needle prick is pressed down (by hand) for 20 seconds,to make sure there is no bleeding and then a band-aid is placed on top.It is advised to not mix Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S with other medicines.The patient is advised to take each dose at the same time each day keeping a 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.

 

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day.If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dose time or next day,do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is to be ingested for a specific number of days determined by the physician depending on the patient’s illness and their response to treatment.It is imperative not to stop Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S earlier than the specified time as that may lead to a return of the infection.

 

Dosage

 

Adult Dosage 

 

Dosage can be different for different patients depending upon their illness and any adverse effects felt by the patient.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S may be injected in an adult patient,once or twice within 24 hours with a 6 or 12 hour gap in between each dose.

 

Child Dosage

For patients below the age of 18 years,the dosage is dependent entirely on the patient’s weight and the severity of the individual’s illness.Commonly,the drug is administered once daily by a healthcare professional.

 

Elderly Dosage 

Elderly patients that are susceptible to kidney and liver problems,a lowered dose of Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S may be prescribed under the care and supervision of a physician.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S may be prescribed to pregnant women only when necessary and under the supervision of a physician.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is found in breast milk in trace amounts and is therefore prescribed quite rarely to breastfeeding mothers.

 

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S:

• Allergy to Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S or any other medicine (especially any antibiotic) or food substance 
• Moderate to severe kidney disease
• Moderate to severe liver disease
• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea 

 

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S:

• Mild to moderate liver impairment
• Mild to moderate kidney impairment
• Pregnancy 
• Breastfeeding women 
• Eldery patients 

 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S:

• Other antibiotics 
• Vaccines (eg.typhoid vaccine)
• Metformin 
• Probenecid 
• Coomb’s test
• Glucose test
• Urine test

 

Adverse Effects

 

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S has certain side effects which include:

• Diarrhea 
• Fatigue 
• Dizziness
• Changes in sense of taste
• Loss of appetite
• Headaches  

• Bruising/itchiness/discomfort at the injection site 

 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of applying Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S.

 

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt, the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Oral thrush
• Skin rash
• Swelling of hands,ankles and feet
• Abdominal cramps/pain
• Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea 
• Change in vaginal discharge for women 

 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

 

• Headaches– In which case make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid the use of alcohol. Take a prescribed painkiller. Consult your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe.
• Fatigue– Patients experiencing this adverse effect, are advised to take deep breaths,intake tea or coffee,get a good night’s rest and not to over burden themselves for a few days
• Stomach upset (nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea) -Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication with food.It is important to have plenty of fluids during this time.
• Loss of appetite– having smaller meals at regular meal times or at regular intervals is advised.The patient is asked to snack on healthy and nutritious snacks such as dry fruits throughout the day.
• Change in taste- this tends to go away as soon as the patient stops taking the medicine but while treatment;saltwater with baking soda (half a teaspoon of salt and baking soda in water) rinses and chewing on sugar free gum can help dissipate the change in taste.

Key Facts About Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S

• Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is an antibiotic
• Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is commonly used to treat respiratory infections and UTIs
• Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is safe to be prescribed to children and elderly patients
• Dosage of Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is commonly determined depending upon the illness being treated
• Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S may cause diarrhea,dizziness and headaches

FAQs

#1.IS IT NORMAL TO FEEL LIGHTHEADED AFTER GETTING INJECTED WITH Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

 

Yes,If Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘Smakes you feel dizzy or weak,stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better and do not rise too fast or immediately from a sitting or lying down position to a standing posture.Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.

 

#2.HOW DOES Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S WORK?

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S belongs to a wide spread chemical group known as antibiotics.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S works by preventing the growth/multiplication of the bacteria in the human body tus eradicating the infection.Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S essentially stops the production of bacterial cell walls,making the microorganism susceptible to elimination by the body’s defense system.

 

#3.HOW TO USE Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is injected into the patient’s muscles (intramuscular pathway) most commonly or into the patient’s vein (intravenously) by a trained healthcare professional.The area where the needle is to pierce the skin,is first disinfected by an alcohol swab or any other disinfectant that the hospital has.Then the needle uncapped and solution injected into the body.The solution is injected slowly.The dosage can be divided into two dosage given within a span of 24 hours if need be.The area of the skin where the needle enters,may slightly bruise or remain sore for 24 hours.After the injection the needle prick is pressed down (by hand) for 20 seconds,to make sure there is no bleeding and then a band-aid is placed on top.It is advised to not mix Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S with other medicines.

 

Or,if drug is taken in its capsule form then, Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is to be ingested orally (by mouth) twice or thrice,daily or as directed by the doctor.It can be ingested either with or without food.The patient is advised to take each dose at the same time each day keeping a 6 or 8-12 hour gap in between each dose.

 

#4.IS Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?

 

Yes.For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S.

 

#5.CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

 

Alcohol if taken with the medication may lead to extreme dizziness.It is best to avoid the intake of alcohol during the course of your treatment.

 

#6.WILL Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

 

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

 

#7.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

• Stomach problems (such as nausea,vomiting)
• Loss of appetite
• Soreness at site of injection
• Increased thirst 
• Headache 

#8.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S ALONG WITH ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES?

Yes.There is no evidence to suggest that Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S interacts with oral contraceptives.

#9.DOES Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S CAUSE ADDICTION?

 

No.This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

 

#10.CAN Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S BE USED IF PATIENT IS HAVING FLU SYMPTOMS?

 

Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is not deemed to be effective against viruses as Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is an antibiotic and therefore works on bacteria to eliminate bacterial infections.

 

#11.CAN I TAKE Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S DURING MY PREGNANCY?

 

Yes,Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S is deemed safe to be ingested during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

 

#12.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Acti-joint 500mg+400mg Tablet 30 ‘S under the supervision of a doctor.