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Oxa(Rai) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oxa(Rai) have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Oxa(Rai) depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Oxa(Rai) have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Oxa(Rai) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oxa(Rai) is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Oxa(Rai)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oxa(Rai) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oxa(Rai) are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oxa(Rai) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Oxa(Rai), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oxa(Rai) 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oxa(Rai) is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oxa(Rai) safe for pregnant women?
Oxa(Rai) can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oxa(Rai) right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oxa(Rai) safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oxa(Rai). If you see any side effects, stop taking Oxa(Rai) immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oxa(Rai) again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxa(Rai) on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oxa(Rai) on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oxa(Rai) on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oxa(Rai) on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oxa(Rai) on the Heart?
Oxa(Rai) may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oxa(Rai) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxa(Rai) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxa(Rai) habit forming or addictive?
Oxa(Rai) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxa(Rai) as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oxa(Rai) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oxa(Rai) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oxa(Rai)
Some foods when eaten with Oxa(Rai) can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxa(Rai)
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oxa(Rai) as it can have severe side effects.
Do not take Oxa(Rai) along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Yes, Oxa(Rai) can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Oxa(Rai) is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
No, Oxa(Rai) 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, [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.
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