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Medoxil, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Medoxil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Medoxil. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Medoxil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Medoxil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Medoxil's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Medoxil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Medoxil related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Medoxil are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Medoxil with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Medoxil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Medoxil 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 |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Medoxil safe for pregnant women?
Medoxil is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Medoxil safe during breastfeeding?
Medoxil does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Medoxil on the Kidneys?
Medoxil rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medoxil on the Liver?
Medoxil does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Medoxil on the Heart?
Medoxil is not harmful for the heart.
Medoxil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medoxil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medoxil habit forming or addictive?
Medoxil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Medoxil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Medoxil can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Medoxil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Medoxil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Medoxil
You can take Medoxil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medoxil
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Medoxil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Medoxil does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Medoxil. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Medoxil contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Medoxil is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Medoxil can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
Yes, Medoxil can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Medoxil might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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