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Oxel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oxel have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Oxel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Oxel side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Oxel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oxel is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Oxel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oxel related warnings section.
Oxel is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Oxel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Oxel with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oxel is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Oxel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Oxel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Oxel. It is best to stop taking Oxel immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oxel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oxel. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oxel immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oxel again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxel on the Kidneys?
Oxel has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oxel on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oxel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Oxel on the heart have been reported.
Oxel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxel habit forming or addictive?
Oxel does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxel as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oxel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oxel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oxel
Some foods when eaten with Oxel can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxel
Consuming Oxel with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Oxel is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Take Oxel if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Take Oxel as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, long-term use of Oxel can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Oxel can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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