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Avimon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Other than this, Avimon has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avimon. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Avimon are Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Normally, these side effects of Avimon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Avimon is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Avimon related warnings talks about Avimon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Avimon is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Avimon contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Avimon may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Avimon is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Avimon is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Avimon is used -
Common
Is the use of Avimon safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Avimon for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Avimon safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Avimon for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Avimon on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Avimon on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Avimon on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Avimon on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Avimon will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Avimon on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Avimon on heart. So it is not known whether taking Avimon will cause side effects on heart or not.
Avimon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avimon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Avimon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Avimon has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Avimon can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Avimon only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Avimon in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Avimon
There is no information on the effects of taking Avimon with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Avimon
Information about the interaction of Avimon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Avimon is an antibiotic. It contains chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.
No, Avimon does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Avimon.
Yes, Avimon is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Avimon can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Avimon along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Avimon may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Avimon must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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