Emfozen Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Emfozen Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Emfozen Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Emfozen Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Emfozen Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emfozen Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Emfozen Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Emfozen Injection related warnings talks about Emfozen Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Emfozen Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Emfozen Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Emfozen Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emfozen Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emfozen Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emfozen Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Emfozen Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Emfozen. It is best to stop taking Emfozen immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Emfozen Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Emfozen. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Emfozen Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Emfozen does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Emfozen Injection on the Liver?
Using Emfozen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Emfozen Injection on the Heart?
Emfozen is rarely harmful for the heart.
Emfozen Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emfozen Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emfozen Injection habit forming or addictive?
Emfozen Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Emfozen Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Emfozen Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Emfozen Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emfozen Injection
Taking Emfozen Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emfozen Injection
Taking Emfozen Injection and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Emfozen covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, Emfozen is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, oral Emfozen may cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Emfozen does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is only effective against methicillin-susceptible strains only.
Emfozen contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Emfozen is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
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