Moxifloxacin Infusion
Macflox Infusion
Macflox Infusion is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Macflox Infusion Composition :-
Macflox Infusion consists of : Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride 400 mg.
• Moxifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotics.
Macflox Infusion Uses :-
Macflox Infusion is an antibiotic. Macflox Infusion is used for the treatment of bacterial infections that affect the skin, lungs, nose, stomach, and intestines. Macflox Infusion is effective against a large number of bacteria.
Macflox Infusion Dosage :-
Macflox Infusion is a prescription medicine.
Macflox Infusion dose or duration and treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your health/medical condition.
Macflox Infusion is given as an intravenous (into the vein) infusion only.
It is better to take Macflox Infusion at a fixed time every day. Complete the full course of antibiotics medicine.
Macflox Infusion Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Macflox Infusion can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects. Some side-effect of Macflox Infusion :
All these are not the possible side effects of Macflox Infusion.
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Macflox Infusion Works :-
Macflox Infusion consists of : Moxifloxacin.
Moxifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotics. Moxifloxacin works by blocking the action of an enzyme which is required for bacterial multiplication.
Thus Macflox Infusion prevents further growth of bacteria and kills the infection-causing bacteria.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Do not take Macflox Infusion if you are allergic to moxifloxacin.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, heart problems, or liver problems before starting the treatment.
• Macflox Infusion is not suggested for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.
• Macflox Infusion is not suggested if you have moderate to critical liver problems or high liver enzyme levels (>5 times the upper normal limit). Macflox Infusion is broken down in your liver and impaired liver function can give rise to the accumulation of this medicine. So, it may worsen your condition and give rise to further liver damage.
• QT prolongation is a condition in which your heart muscles takes a more time to recharge between a heart beat. Macflox Infusion can cause QT prolongation, so it is not suggested if you have heart failure (condition in which heart is not able to pump enough amount of blood), arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), electrolyte disturbances (abnormal concentration of electrolyte levels in the body) especially low potassium levels, and/or bradycardia (slow heart beat) as it can worsen your condition.
• Macflox Infusion is not suggested for use during pregnancy as it can cause harm to your foetus. Consult to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Macflox Infusion is not suggested during breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and harm your baby. Consult to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Antibiotic resistance take place when bacteria develop the capacity to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. So, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Macflox Infusion can cause dizziness, confusion, or disorientation. So, do not performe any activities that require mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.
• Macflox Infusion can cause diarrhea as this medicine can also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Call your doctor if you experience severe watery or bloody diarrhea. Consult your doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.
• If you are taking an antacid for indigestion, it can lower the effect of Macflox Infusion. So it is suggested to take this antibiotic 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking an antacid.
• Macflox Infusion must be used with caution in elderly people as they are more susceptible to increased risk of side effects.
• Macflox Infusion can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight or UV light. Hence, you should avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight/UV light while taking Macflox Infusion.
• Macflox Infusion may increase the risk of tremors, agitation, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, sleeplessness, seizures, etc. So therapy with Macflox Infusion should be administered cautiously if you have a history of these conditions. Tell your doctor immediately if you undergo any symptoms.
• Myasthenia gravis is a disorder that causes weakness of your skeletal muscles that are responsible for movement. Macflox Infusion should be used with caution if you have myasthenia gravis as this can further cause muscle weakness and worsen your condition. Talk to your doctor before taking Macflox Infusion.
• Peripheral neuropathy is a condition of nerve damage resulting in weakness, numbness, sensitivity to touch, pain mostly in the hands and feet. Macflox Infusion should be used with caution as it can lead to peripheral neuropathy. Talk to your doctor if you have peripheral neuropathy or if you undergo any symptoms that continue or worsens.
• Tendon is the connective tissue that joins muscle to the bone. Macflox Infusion can increase the risk of tendonitis (swelling of the tendon) and tendon rupture (a partial or complete tear of your tendon). Do not take Macflox Infusion if you have a history of these conditions.
• If you have diabetes, Macflox Infusion should be used with caution as it can alter your blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking Macflox Infusion.
• Macflox Infusion interaction with other medicine like: Escitalopram, Ethinyl Estradiol, Quinidine, Aspirin, Antacids containing calcium/magnesium/aluminum, Warfarin, Metformin and Corticosteroids etc.
• Macflox Infusion may cause low blood sugar and mental health related side effects.
Macflox Infusion Mfg By :-
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Macflox Infusion Price :-
MRP ₹ = ( 100ml )
Macflox Infusion Storage :-
Macflox Infusion : store below 30°C
Classification :-
Drug Name : Moxifloxacin,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of bacterial infections.