Avimon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Other than this, Avimon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avimon. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Avimon are Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Normally, these side effects of Avimon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Avimon is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Avimon related warnings talks about Avimon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Avimon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Avimon contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Avimon may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Avimon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Avimon is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Avimon is used -
Common
Is the use of Avimon safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Avimon for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Avimon safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Avimon for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Avimon on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Avimon on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Avimon on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Avimon on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Avimon will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Avimon on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Avimon on heart. So it is not known whether taking Avimon will cause side effects on heart or not.
Avimon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avimon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Avimon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Avimon has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Avimon can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Avimon only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Avimon in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Avimon
There is no information on the effects of taking Avimon with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Avimon
Information about the interaction of Avimon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Avimon is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.
No, Avimon does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Avimon is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Avimon covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.
Avimon contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Avimon is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
No, Avimon does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
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