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Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Mahaflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Mahaflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Mahaflox may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Mahaflox is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Mahaflox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Mahaflox on the heart have been reported.
Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet 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 Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Mahaflox 400 Mg Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Take Mahaflox as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Mahaflox covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, Mahaflox can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Mahaflox is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
No, Mahaflox does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Mahaflox. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride)
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