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Moxif Infusion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Moxif Infusion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Moxif Infusion 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Moxif Infusion include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Moxif Infusion have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Moxif Infusion normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Moxif Infusion has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Moxif Infusion has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Moxif Infusion related warnings section.
Moxif Infusion is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Moxif Infusion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Moxif Infusion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Moxif Infusion is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Moxif Infusion 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
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Is the use of Moxif Infusion safe for pregnant women?
Moxif can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Moxif, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Moxif Infusion safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Moxif. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Moxif Infusion on the Kidneys?
Moxif is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Moxif Infusion on the Liver?
Using Moxif does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Moxif Infusion on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Moxif on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Moxif Infusion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moxif Infusion habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Moxif Infusion.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Moxif Infusion as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Moxif Infusion only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Moxif Infusion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Moxif Infusion
When consumed with certain foods, Moxif Infusion may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moxif Infusion
Taking Moxif Infusion and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Yes, Moxif can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Moxif along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, Moxif covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
No, Moxif does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking. However, if notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug and you are in doubt that Moxif is causing weight gain then discuss it with your doctor.
Moxif 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 Moxif 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.
Yes, Moxif is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
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