Oxim O: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oxim O Information

Oxim O is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Oxim O also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Oxim O depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oxim O as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Oxim O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Oxim O's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oxim O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oxim O since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oxim O contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Oxim O with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Oxim O, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Oxim O Benefits & Uses
Oxim O Dosage & How to Take
Oxim O Side Effects
Oxim O Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Oxim O with Other Drugs
Oxim O Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Oxim O
Oxim O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Oxim O Benefits & Uses

Oxim O is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection

Oxim O Dosage & How to Take

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

Oxim O Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxim O safe for pregnant women?

Oxim O can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oxim O right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oxim O safe during breastfeeding?

Oxim O 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 Oxim O on the Kidneys?

Oxim O has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxim O on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Oxim O on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oxim O on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Oxim O on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Oxim O with Other Drugs

Oxim O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Oxim O Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxim O unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Oxim O

Is this Oxim O habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Oxim O.

Oxim O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxim O

Taking Oxim O with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxim O

Taking Oxim O with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Oxim O

Question over 5 years ago

What is Oxim O?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Oxim O is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Oxim O cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Oxim O?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Oxim O can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Oxim O without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Oxim O is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Oxim O with azithromycin?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Avoid taking Oxim O with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.