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Louixim Benefits & Uses

Louixim is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Louixim 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: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Louixim Related Warnings

Is the use of Louixim safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Louixim without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Louixim safe during breastfeeding?

Louixim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Louixim on the Kidneys?

Louixim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Louixim on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Louixim on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Louixim on the Heart?

Using Louixim does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Louixim with Other Drugs

Louixim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Louixim Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Louixim

Is this Louixim habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Louixim has not been reported.

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

After taking Louixim you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Louixim should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Louixim is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Louixim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Louixim

It is safe to take Louixim with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Louixim

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Louixim.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Louixim

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Louixim with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Louixim can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Louixim along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Louixim treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Louixim can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Louixim cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Louixim does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Louixim. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Louixim?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Louixim may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.