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Moflox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion, Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Moflox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Moflox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Moflox have been listed ahead. These side effects of Moflox are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Moflox is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Moflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Moflox is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Moflox contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Moflox with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Moflox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Moflox 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 Moflox safe for pregnant women?
Moflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Moflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Moflox safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Moflox. Immediately discontinue Moflox if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Moflox on the Kidneys?
Moflox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Moflox on the Liver?
Moflox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Moflox on the Heart?
Side effects of Moflox rarely affect the heart.
Moflox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Moflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moflox habit forming or addictive?
Moflox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Moflox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Moflox can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Moflox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Moflox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Moflox
Some foods when eaten with Moflox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moflox
Consuming Moflox with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, long-term use of Moflox can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Moflox 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.
Yes Moflox is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
No, Moflox 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.
Moflox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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