MOXINOW TAB

Overview

MOXINOW TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.

MOXINOW TAB is composed of: CEFIXIME (400 MG), MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE (400 MG)

Cefixime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefixime is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.

Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (floor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Moxifloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach, pneumonia, bronchitis

Usage

CEFIXIME is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, Bronchitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

MOXINOW TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for MOXINOW TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diarrhea, stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation), bleeding or blood clotting problems, kidney or liver problems, poor nutrition, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid changing dose forms (eg, tablets, suspension) without your doctor’s advice. Take full course of treatment. It may reduce platelet counts, avoid injury or bruising.
Avoid any vaccination during the treatment.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve problems, stroke, seizures, chest pain, slow heartbeat, low level of blood minerals, liver disease, myasthenia gravis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness and lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

Common Side-Effects

CEFIXIME : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Head Headache, Dizziness
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Fever, Throat Soreness, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Rare Side-Effects

CEFIXIME : Skin Rash, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood Swings, Confusion, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Magnesium Deficiency, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypokalemia, Heart Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Disease, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

CEFIXIME is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Morning66%
Afternoon22%
Once Daily7%

How long was it prescribed?

5 Days98%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

18 to 35yrs56%
35 to 50yrs19%
50 to 60yrs13%
60 to 70yrs13%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females39%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist100%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

MACBERRY SYP39%
SPIROMONT F TAB32%
MONDESLOR TAB32%
CALPOL 500MG TAB29%
NUCOXIA -P TAB17%
KETOFLAM P TAB17%
COFHIT DX15%
KOFAREST SYR15%
EZACT 60 TAB12%
COFHIT SYP12%
MONTEMAC TAB10%
ALEX SUGAR FREE SYRUP10%

Available Alternatives for MOXINOW TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MOXINOW TABINR 214 for 5 TABLETSCEFIXIME 400 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 400 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

MAHAFLOX CX TABINR 220 for 10 TABLETSMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 200.0 MG, CEFIXIME