Roxcin 50 mg/5 ml
Roxithromycin
Category: Powder for Suspension
Manufacturer: Alco Pharma Limited
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
193
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
430
Address
House No. 3/B, Plot No. 33, Section-7, Mirpur, Dha
Price: 45.14 ৳
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Uses of Roxcin:
- Bacterial infections
Pneumonia, Pharyngitis, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Cellulitis,Tonsillitis, Folliculitis, Carbuncles, Prostatitis, Urethritis, Acute and chronic bronchitis, Bronchopneumonia, Furuncles, Pyoderma, Impetigo and infected dermatitis, Cervicitis and salpingitis
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Macrolides
Roxithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50s ribosomal subunits thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth.
How to use
Roxithromycin:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Roxithromycin is to be taken empty stomach.
Administration:
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 15 min before meals.
Adult Dose:
Oral
Susceptible infections
Adult: 150 mg bid or 300 mg once daily for 5-10 days in susceptible infections.
Hepatic impairment: Usual daily doses should be halved in hepatic impairment.
Child Dose:
Oral
Susceptible infections
Child: 6-40 kg: 5-8 mg/kg daily.
Renal Dose:
Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment may be required.
May raise serum levels of ciclosporin and digoxin. Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis when used with simvastatin.
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Common
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Allergy
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness, malaise, anorexia, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence; hepatitis; rashes, headache, dizziness, weakness, changes in blood counts; increased liver enzyme values; eosinophilia; rarely, acute pancreatitis.
The safety of Roxithromycin in pregnancy has not been established. It appears in breast milk in small amounts and dose not produce adverse effects in the breast fed infant.
Precaution:
Hepatic impairment. Monitor liver function. Prolonged treatment increases risk of hepatotoxicity. History of arrhythmias.
Macrolides
Roxithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50s ribosomal subunits thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth.
The safety of Roxithromycin in pregnancy has not been established. It appears in breast milk in small amounts and dose not produce adverse effects in the breast fed infant.
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