Roxithromycin Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Roxithromycin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Roxithromycin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Roxithromycin ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Roxithromycin
India :
Roxinova (50mg) |
Roxinal DT |
Roxydase (10+50) |
Rim |
Roxyvir |
Veroxy |
KC -Rox (150 mg) |
Roxwil |
Ropit (150mg) |
Satrox DT (150mg)
International :
Acevor, Allolide, Aristomycin, Asmetic, Assoral, Azuril, Bazuctril, Biaxsig, Claramid, Delitroxin, Delos, Dorolid, Elrox, Erybros, Floxid, Infectoroxit, Inferoxin, Ixor, Klomicina, Ladlid, Macrolid, Macrosil, Makrodex, Monobac, Neo-Suxigal, Nirox, Odonticina, Overal, Pedilid, Pedrox, Ramivan, Redotrin, Remora, Renicin, Ridinfect, Ritosin, Rokilide, Rolexit, Romyk, Rossitrol, Roxacine, Roxamed, Roxar, Roxcin, Roxeptin, Roxi Basics, Roxibion, Roxi-CT, Roxide, Roxidura, Roxigamma, RoxiHefa, Roxihexal, Roximain, Roximax, Roximerck,, Roximisan, Roxi-Puren, Roxi-Q, Roxistad, Roxitas, Roxithro-Lich, Roxithromycine Ratiopharm, Roxithromycine Winthrop, Roxithromycin-Hexal, Roxitop, Roxl, Roxo, Roxyspes, Rulicin, Rulid, Simacron, Sitro, Subroxine, Thriostaxil, Thromin, Throsyn, Unorox, Uplores, Vaselpin, Vomitoran, Xitrocin, Z-Thro, Zyrox
Why is Roxithromycin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic, prescribed for respiratory tract, urinary and soft tissue infections.When should Roxithromycin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Roxithromycin?
Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once daily for 5-10 days.How should Roxithromycin be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Roxithromycin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver impairment, abnormal heart rhythm, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor liver function regularly while taking this medication.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause liver damage.
What are the side effects of Roxithromycin?
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion and flatulence.Central Nervous System - Weakness, uneasiness, headache, dizziness and weakness.
Liver - Liver inflammation and increased liver enzyme values.
Miscellaneous - Rash, changes in blood counts and eosinophilia.
