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Medoxone 1 Gm Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Medoxone 1 Gm Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Medoxone 1 Gm Injection related warnings talks about Medoxone 1 Gm Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Medoxone 1 Gm Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Medoxone 1 Gm Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Medoxone 1 Gm 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Medoxone in pregnant women.
Is the use of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Medoxone has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection on the Kidneys?
Medoxone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection on the Liver?
Medoxone is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection on the Heart?
You can take Medoxone without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medoxone 1 Gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medoxone 1 Gm Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Medoxone 1 Gm Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Medoxone 1 Gm Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Medoxone 1 Gm Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Medoxone 1 Gm Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Medoxone 1 Gm Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Medoxone 1 Gm Injection
It is safe to take Medoxone 1 Gm Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medoxone 1 Gm Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Medoxone 1 Gm Injection with alcohol will be.
Yes, Medoxone can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Medoxone works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Medoxone is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Discontinuing Medoxone in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Medoxone is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311