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Doxacin 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxacin is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Doxacin safe for pregnant women?
Doxacin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Doxacin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Doxacin safe during breastfeeding?
Doxacin can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Doxacin on the Kidneys?
Doxacin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxacin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Doxacin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Doxacin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doxacin on the Heart?
Doxacin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Doxacin 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 Doxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxacin habit forming or addictive?
Doxacin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Doxacin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Doxacin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Doxacin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doxacin
It is safe to take Doxacin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxacin
Consumption of alcohol and Doxacin together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Doxacin for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Take Doxacin as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
No, Doxacin does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes, long-term use of Doxacin 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.
Yes, Doxacin causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
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