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Mostika Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Mostika Plus have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Mostika Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Mostika Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Mostika Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mostika Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Mostika Plus's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mostika Plus related warnings talks about Mostika Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mostika Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Mostika Plus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mostika Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mostika Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mostika Plus 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Mostika Plus safe for pregnant women?
Mostika Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mostika Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mostika Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Mostika Plus may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mostika Plus on the Kidneys?
Mostika Plus does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mostika Plus on the Liver?
Mostika Plus is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mostika Plus on the Heart?
Mostika Plus is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mostika Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mostika Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mostika Plus habit forming or addictive?
Mostika Plus does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Mostika Plus can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mostika Plus is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mostika Plus in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mostika Plus
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Mostika Plus to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mostika Plus
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Mostika Plus are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Yes, Mostika Plus can treat sinusitis (inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages) caused by bacterial infection. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
Yes, Mostika Plus can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of strep throat.
Yes, Mostika Plus can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Mostika Plus contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Mostika Plus is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
No, Mostika Plus does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Mostika Plus. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride)