Pedrox300mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Pedrox does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Pedrox is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Pedrox is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not har... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Pedrox may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Pedrox is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pedrox may not be needed in thes... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Pedrox should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pedrox may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Pedrox is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in resolving most infections of the respiratory tract, ear,... View More
Uses of Pedrox
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Pedrox
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Allergy
How to use Pedrox
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pedrox is to be taken empt... View More
How Pedrox works
Pedrox is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the ba... View More
What if you forget to take Pedrox?
If you miss a dose of Pedrox, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Pedrox to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder ... View More
- Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
- Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Pedrox.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Stop taking Pedrox and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties whi... View More
Indication
Pneumonia, Pharyngitis, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Cellulitis,Tonsillitis, Folliculitis, Carbuncles, Prostatitis, Urethritis, Acut... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 15 min before meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 150 mg bid or 300 mg once daily for 5-10 days in susceptible infections. Hepatic impairment: Usual daily doses ... View More
Child Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Child: 6-40 kg: 5-8 mg/kg daily.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment may be required.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Roxithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50s ribosomal subunits thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation react... View More
Precaution
Hepatic impairment. Monitor liver function. Prolonged treatment increases risk of hepatotoxicity. History of arrhythmias.
Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness, malaise, anorexia, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence; hepatitis; rashes, headache, dizziness, w... View More
Interaction
May raise serum levels of ciclosporin and digoxin. Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis when used with simvastatin.
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