ROXITHROMYCIN
ROXITHROMYCIN CHEMICAL FORMULA : C41H76N2O15
ROXITHROMYCIN USES :
used to treat many bacterial infections like
respiratory tract infections
throat infection
skin infections
ear infection
eye infections
Roxithromycin is semi-synthetic macrolide.roxithromycin is
structurally and pharmacologically similar to azithromycin. Roxithromycin
is more effective against Gram-negative bacteria in some study.
ROXITHROMYCIN
MECHANISM OF ACTION :
roxithromycin
- semi-synthetic Macrolide
for bacterial growth, bacteria require protein
synthesis.roxithromycin binds to the 23S rRNA of the bacterial 50S ribosomal
subunit and stops the bacterial protein synthesis process. That results we can
control various bacterial infections.
ROXITHROMYCIN
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE :
(This is ideal dose for
your knowledge.Do not take without consult your DOCTOR or PHARMACIST)
Adult
dosage:
take 150
mg twice a day.
Child
dosage:
As per
body weight.
ROXITHROMYCIN
ADVISE:
SCHEDULE H PRESCRIPTION DRUG-mean-
Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical
Practitioner.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
roxithromycin.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding/pragnancy/plan for
baby.
Inform your doctor if you have ever
Liver disease
Kidney disease
heart rhythm disorder
Low levels of potassium in your blood
ROXITHROMYCIN
AVAILABILITY :
TAB
roxithromycin
50 mg
roxithromycin
150 mg
SYRUP
roxithromycin
50mg/5ml
roxithromycin
100mg/5ml
ROXITHROMYCIN
SIDE EFFECT :
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Stomach
pain
Headache
ROXITHROMYCIN
DRUG INTERACTION :
theophylline
ROXITHROMYCIN
MARKETED WITH OTHER DRUGS:
Roxithromycin
+ Ambroxol
Roxithromycin
+ Serratiopeptidase
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