Joycin 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Joycin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Joycin safe for pregnant women?
Joycin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Joycin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Joycin safe during breastfeeding?
Joycin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Joycin on the Kidneys?
Joycin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Joycin on the Liver?
Joycin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Joycin on the Heart?
Joycin is not harmful for the heart.
Joycin 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 Joycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Joycin habit forming or addictive?
Joycin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Joycin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Joycin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Joycin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Joycin
When consumed with certain foods, Joycin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Joycin
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Take Joycin as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Discontinuing Joycin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Joycin is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
Yes Joycin is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
