A Rox Tablet

Roxithromycin
300mg
Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 20's pack
Unite Price 11.00 BDT

Indications

A Rox Tablet is used for: 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

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.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 15 min before meals.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.

Precautions

Hepatic impairment. Monitor liver function. Prolonged treatment increases risk of hepatotoxicity. History of arrhythmias.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May raise serum levels of ciclosporin and digoxin. Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis when used with simvastatin.

Side Effects

Side effects of Roxithromycin : 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.

Mode of Action

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.

Note

A Rox 300mg Tablet generic name is Roxithromycin. A Rox 300mg Tablet is manufactured by Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.A Rox is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on A Rox Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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