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Loxcip 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Loxcip safe for pregnant women?
Loxcip can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Loxcip, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Loxcip safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Loxcip. If you see any side effects, stop taking Loxcip immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Loxcip again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Loxcip on the Kidneys?
Loxcip rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Loxcip on the Liver?
Loxcip has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Loxcip on the Heart?
Loxcip may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Loxcip 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 Loxcip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loxcip habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Loxcip cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Loxcip you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Loxcip is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Loxcip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loxcip
Using Loxcip with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loxcip
Consuming Loxcip with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Loxcip can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Loxcip is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
Yes, you can take Loxcip for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Loxcip. Please consult your doctor before taking Loxcip for the above-mentioned infection.
Yes, Loxcip can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Loxcip 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 together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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