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Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin safe for pregnant women?
Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin without medical advice.
Is the use of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin safe during breastfeeding?
Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin 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 Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin on the liver.
What is the effect of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin on the Heart?
Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin is completely safe for the heart.
Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin 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 Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin
Taking Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin is recommended to be taken once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without the food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and improper liver or kidney function.
No, Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is only effective against methicillin-susceptible strains only.
Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin 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 Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin 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.
Take Moxifloxacin + Tobramycin as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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