Roxithromycin Medication Information
Get detailed information on Roxithromycin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Roxithromycin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Roxithromycin ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Roxithromycin
India :
Roxi -150 |
Kylrox |
Sirox -P |
Roxith (50 mg) |
Avorox Kid |
Lexith |
Roxcure SP (150+10) |
Optino |
Roxized (150 mg) |
Roxyvin Kid
International :
Acevor, Allolide, Aristomycin, Asmetic, Assoral, Azuril, Bazuctril, Biaxsig, Claramid, Delitroxin, Delos, Dorolid, Elrox, Erybros, Floxid, Infectoroxit, Inferoxin, Ixor, Klomicina, Ladlid, Macrolid, Macrosil, Makrodex, Monobac, Neo-Suxigal, Nirox, Odonticina, Overal, Pedilid, Pedrox, Ramivan, Redotrin, Remora, Renicin, Ridinfect, Ritosin, Rokilide, Rolexit, Romyk, Rossitrol, Roxacine, Roxamed, Roxar, Roxcin, Roxeptin, Roxi Basics, Roxibion, Roxi-CT, Roxide, Roxidura, Roxigamma, RoxiHefa, Roxihexal, Roximain, Roximax, Roximerck,, Roximisan, Roxi-Puren, Roxi-Q, Roxistad, Roxitas, Roxithro-Lich, Roxithromycine Ratiopharm, Roxithromycine Winthrop, Roxithromycin-Hexal, Roxitop, Roxl, Roxo, Roxyspes, Rulicin, Rulid, Simacron, Sitro, Subroxine, Thriostaxil, Thromin, Throsyn, Unorox, Uplores, Vaselpin, Vomitoran, Xitrocin, Z-Thro, Zyrox
Why is Roxithromycin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic, prescribed for respiratory tract, urinary and soft tissue infections.When should Roxithromycin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Roxithromycin?
Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once daily for 5-10 days.How should Roxithromycin be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Roxithromycin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver impairment, abnormal heart rhythm, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor liver function regularly while taking this medication.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause liver damage.
What are the side effects of Roxithromycin?
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion and flatulence.Central Nervous System - Weakness, uneasiness, headache, dizziness and weakness.
Liver - Liver inflammation and increased liver enzyme values.
Miscellaneous - Rash, changes in blood counts and eosinophilia.
