Roxithromycin

Overview

Roxithromycin is a macrolide with antibacterial properties similar to that of Erythromycin. Roxithromycin is active against gram positive bacteria for example, staphylococci, streptococci, listeria, corynebacteria; gram negative bacteria for example gonococci, Hemophilus influenza, Hemophilus ducreyi, Legionella, and atypical pathogen, for example mycoplasma and chlamydia. Roxithromycin is well torelated by children and adults. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the drug at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Roxithromycin is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed, discontinuation of the drug may result in ineffective treatment.

Categories

  • 6 Anti-infective drugs

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Roxithromycin's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

150 mg150 (150)12 hourlyPOTake before meal.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Roxithromycin is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Roxithromycin is available.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Roxithromycin

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