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Tagamox KT is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Tagamox KT depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Tagamox KT 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 Tagamox KT safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tagamox KT. If you are pregnant, do not take Tagamox KT without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tagamox KT safe during breastfeeding?
Tagamox KT may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tagamox KT on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tagamox KT. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tagamox KT on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Tagamox KT. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tagamox KT on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tagamox KT on the heart have been reported.
Tagamox KT should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tagamox KT unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tagamox KT habit forming or addictive?
Tagamox KT is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tagamox KT will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Tagamox KT should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tagamox KT for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tagamox KT
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tagamox KT with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tagamox KT
Consumption of alcohol and Tagamox KT together may have severe effects on your health.
Tagamox KT is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Tagamox KT without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Tagamox KT on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
No, Tagamox KT does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Tagamox KT. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
Yes, Tagamox KT can be taken with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ranitidine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Tagamox KT 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 Tagamox KT 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.
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)