Onemox 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.
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Is the use of Onemox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Onemox. It is best to stop taking Onemox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Onemox safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Onemox. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Onemox on the Kidneys?
Using Onemox does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Onemox on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Onemox on the liver.
What is the effect of Onemox on the Heart?
Onemox is rarely harmful for the heart.
Onemox 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 Onemox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Onemox habit forming or addictive?
Onemox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Onemox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Onemox can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Onemox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Onemox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Onemox
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Onemox to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Onemox
Taking Onemox and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Onemox 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.
Onemox contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Onemox is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Yes, Onemox can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Onemox can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Onemox along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Onemox can treat sinusitis (inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages) caused by bacterial infection. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
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