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Clavurox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Clavurox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clavurox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clavurox as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clavurox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Clavurox's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Clavurox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clavurox related warnings section.
Clavurox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clavurox in conditions like Jaundice. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clavurox contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Clavurox with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clavurox is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Clavurox 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Clavurox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Clavurox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Clavurox safe during breastfeeding?
Clavurox does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clavurox on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clavurox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clavurox on the Liver?
Using Clavurox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clavurox on the Heart?
Using Clavurox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clavurox 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 Clavurox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clavurox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clavurox has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Clavurox
Some foods when eaten with Clavurox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clavurox
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clavurox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Clavurox can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Clavurox might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
Clavurox is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Clavurox contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Clavurox is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
No, Clavurox does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Clavurox.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
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