Rotomycin300mg
Rx- Generic:
- Roxithromycin
- Company:
- Kemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 14.04/unit
Pack: ৳ 14.04
At a glance
Roxithromycin — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Roxithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in resolving most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and thus resolves the symptoms. Roxithromycin should be taken orally on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Roxithromycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Indications
• Bacterial infections
Mechanism of action
Roxithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50s ribosomal subunits thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 150 mg bid or 300 mg once daily for 5-10 days in susceptible infections. Hepatic impairment: Usual daily doses should be halved in hepatic impairment. Child Dose: Oral Susceptible infections Child: 6-40 kg: 5-8 mg/kg daily. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment may be required.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Roxithromycin is to be taken empty stomach.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Roxithromycin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Nausea • Vomiting • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea • Allergy
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Roxithromycin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Your doctor has prescribed Roxithromycin to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Roxithromycin. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stop taking Roxithromycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Drug interactions
May raise serum levels of ciclosporin and digoxin. Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis when used with simvastatin.
Food interactions
[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Roxithromycin does not cause any harmful side effects.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Roxithromycin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Roxithromycin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Roxithromycin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Roxithromycin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Roxithromycin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxithromycin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
I having cough with sputum, I had 2 tabs of Roxid 150 mg, slight relief and another medicine recommendation Is it dry cough or with sputum, since when. Any nasal or throat problem I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections. Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days Will these medicines react in any way. Valance OD, roxid, allegra, sumo? Did u had any reaction in past if no than chances are less , and if u had than dont take particular medicine Suggest me the blood test related to high cough in white colour. Phlegm create whole day. Taking roxid 150, monaz lc, but no effect. Get serum IgE level I have throat pain I am using roxid 150mg can it help it is always better to consult as it can be due to allergy or infection or acidity Scar on face due to bacterial infections Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion Fever not decreasing less than 4 days 103 -104 throat inside red rashes only controlled by combiflame for 4 hrs Already taken roxid ,paracetamol , anti allergic and cough syrup Visit ent specialist as it can be tonsillitis requiring height antibiotics I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem. Fudic cream twice a day