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| ROXID | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | Alembic Ltd. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Generic | Roxithromycin | |||||||||||||||||||
| Package/s | Drops 25 mg/ml, (Rs. 32.20) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tablet 300 mg, (Rs. 54.00) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Tablet 150 mg, (Rs. 74.00) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Liquid 50 MG/5ML, (Rs. 38.45) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kid Tablet 50 mg, (Rs. 33.00) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| About Roxithromycin | It is a semi-synthetic macrolide, Antibiotic. More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dosage | Adult: 300 mg in two divided dose for 1 - 2 week Children: 4 - 8 mg/kg body weight/day in divided dose ....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pregnancy | Use with caution | |||||||||||||||||||
| Breast Feeding | Use with caution | |||||||||||||||||||
| Old Age | May be used | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mechanism Of Action | Roxithromycin is a semi synthetic long acting macrolide antibiotic. It binds to the 50S sub unit of bacterial ribosome and inhibits translocation.ie: ....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| PharmacoKinetics | Absorption: Roxithromycin is absorbed after oral administration. Distribution: It is widely distributed in the body in protein bound form. Metabolis....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| OnsetOfAction | 1 - 2 hours....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| DurationOfAction | 8 - 12 hours....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| AdverseEffect | 1. Nausea 2. Vomiting 3. Diarrhoea 4. Epigastric pain 5. Fever 6. Rash 7. Urticaria 8. Increase in liver enzyme concentrations ....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| SpecialPrecautions | 1. Hepatic dysfunction....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indications | 1. Pneumonia 2. Tonsilitis 3. Pharyngitis 4. Bronchitis 5. ENT infection 6. Tetanus 7. Diphtheria 8. Sinusitis 9. Gonorrhea 10. Wound and bu....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interactions | Digoxin: Increases absorption. Midazolam: Increases its half-life. Terfenadine: Serum levels elevated leading to ventricular arrhythmias. Disopyram....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | Store in a cool dark place. Keep away from heat and moisture.....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| MissedDosage | Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
| Overdose | Give supportive measures and treatment....More details..... | |||||||||||||||||||
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