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Moxif 400 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Moxif 400 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Moxif 400 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Moxif 400 Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Moxif 400 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Moxif 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Moxif 400 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Moxif 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Moxif 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Moxif 400 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Moxif 400 Tablet in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Moxif 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Moxif 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Moxif 400 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Moxif 400 Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Moxif 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Moxif can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Moxif right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Moxif 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Moxif may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Moxif 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Moxif is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Moxif 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Moxif is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Moxif 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Moxif on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Moxif 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moxif 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Moxif 400 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Moxif 400 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Moxif 400 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Moxif 400 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Moxif 400 Tablet
Moxif 400 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moxif 400 Tablet
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Moxif can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Moxif along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, Moxif covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
No, Moxif does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking. However, if notice any unusual weight gain after taking this drug and you are in doubt that Moxif is causing weight gain then discuss it with your doctor.
Moxif 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 Moxif 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.
Yes, Moxif is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride)
