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Vigoquin DX is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Vigoquin DX safe for pregnant women?
Vigoquin DX has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Vigoquin DX without medical advice.
Is the use of Vigoquin DX safe during breastfeeding?
Vigoquin DX may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vigoquin DX on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Vigoquin DX. 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 Vigoquin DX on the Liver?
Vigoquin DX can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Vigoquin DX on the Heart?
Effects of Vigoquin DX on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Vigoquin DX 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 Vigoquin DX unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vigoquin DX habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Vigoquin DX has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Vigoquin DX
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Vigoquin DX with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vigoquin DX
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vigoquin DX with alcohol.
Yes, Vigoquin DX covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, Vigoquin DX might cause tendinitis and tendon rupture. It has been associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in patients of all ages.
Yes, Vigoquin DX is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Vigoquin DX is helpful in treating pneumonia. It is used in the treatment of commnunity acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophilia pneumoniae. The duration of treatment depends on infection severity and patients medical condition but it is generally given for 7-14 days.
Vigoquin DX 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 Vigoquin DX 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
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