Umoxim is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Umoxim safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Umoxim safely.
Is the use of Umoxim safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Umoxim.
What is the effect of Umoxim on the Kidneys?
Umoxim rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Umoxim on the Liver?
Umoxim does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Umoxim on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Umoxim for the heart.
Umoxim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Umoxim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Umoxim habit forming or addictive?
Umoxim does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Umoxim
Umoxim may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Umoxim
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Umoxim with alcohol.
No, Umoxim is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Umoxim has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Umoxim does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Umoxim is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Umoxim contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Umoxim is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Take Umoxim as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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