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Oxa M is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oxa M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oxa M 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 |
Is the use of Oxa M safe for pregnant women?
Oxa M is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Oxa M safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oxa M. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oxa M immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oxa M again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxa M on the Kidneys?
Oxa M rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxa M on the Liver?
Oxa M has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oxa M on the Heart?
Oxa M may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oxa M 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 Oxa M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxa M habit forming or addictive?
Oxa M does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Oxa M
You can take Oxa M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxa M
Taking alcohol with Oxa M can be dangerous.
It is recommended to avoid taking Oxa M with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Oxa M can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Take Oxa M as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, long-term use of Oxa M 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.
Oxa M 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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