Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for MOXINOW TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 12 Available Alternatives for MOXINOW TAB
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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 InfectionMOXIFLOXACIN 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, DizzinessMOXIFLOXACIN 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 StoolsRare Side-Effects
CEFIXIME : Skin Rash, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood Swings, Confusion, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face SwellingMOXIFLOXACIN 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 MellitusTechnical Classification
CEFIXIME is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVESMOXIFLOXACIN 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?
Morning | 66% |
Afternoon | 22% |
Once Daily | 7% |
How long was it prescribed?
5 Days | 98% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
18 to 35yrs | 56% |
35 to 50yrs | 19% |
50 to 60yrs | 13% |
60 to 70yrs | 13% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 39% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Oncologist | 100% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
MACBERRY SYP | 39% |
SPIROMONT F TAB | 32% |
MONDESLOR TAB | 32% |
CALPOL 500MG TAB | 29% |
NUCOXIA -P TAB | 17% |
KETOFLAM P TAB | 17% |
COFHIT DX | 15% |
KOFAREST SYR | 15% |
EZACT 60 TAB | 12% |
COFHIT SYP | 12% |
MONTEMAC TAB | 10% |
ALEX SUGAR FREE SYRUP | 10% |
Available Alternatives for MOXINOW TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
MOXINOW TAB | INR 214 for 5 TABLETS | CEFIXIME 400 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 400 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
MAHAFLOX CX TAB | INR 220 for 10 TABLETS | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 200.0 MG, CEFIXIME |