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Oxa(Rai) Information

Oxa(Rai) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oxa(Rai) have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Oxa(Rai) 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Oxa(Rai) have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Oxa(Rai) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oxa(Rai) is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Oxa(Rai)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Oxa(Rai) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oxa(Rai) are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Oxa(Rai) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Oxa(Rai), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Oxa(Rai) Benefits & Uses
Oxa(Rai) Dosage & How to Take
Oxa(Rai) Side Effects
Oxa(Rai) Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Oxa(Rai) with Other Drugs
Oxa(Rai) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Oxa(Rai)
Oxa(Rai) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Oxa(Rai) Benefits & Uses

Oxa(Rai) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Oxa(Rai) Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Oxa(Rai) Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxa(Rai) safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Oxa(Rai). It is best to stop taking Oxa(Rai) immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Oxa(Rai) safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oxa(Rai). If you see any side effects, stop taking Oxa(Rai) immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oxa(Rai) again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oxa(Rai) on the Kidneys?

Oxa(Rai) rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxa(Rai) on the Liver?

Side effects of Oxa(Rai) rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxa(Rai) on the Heart?

Oxa(Rai) may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oxa(Rai) with Other Drugs

Oxa(Rai) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Oxa(Rai) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxa(Rai) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Oxa(Rai)

Is this Oxa(Rai) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oxa(Rai) has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Oxa(Rai), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oxa(Rai) can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oxa(Rai) only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Oxa(Rai) for mental disorders.

No

Oxa(Rai) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxa(Rai)

Some foods when eaten with Oxa(Rai) can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxa(Rai)

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oxa(Rai) as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oxa(Rai)

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oxa(Rai) with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Oxa(Rai) along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oxa(Rai) with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oxa(Rai) 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 at the same time.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Oxa(Rai) for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Oxa(Rai) is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Oxa(Rai) contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Oxa(Rai) does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Oxa(Rai) cause stomach upset?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.