Roxid-150

Drug name: Roxid-150

Active Ingredients:

Roxithromycin

Therapeutic actions: Roxid contains the active ingredient Roxithromycin that belongs to macrolide antibiotics. Roxithromycin binds to 50S subunits of the Palades' granules and interferes in peptidetranslocase activity resulting in reducing the growth of the bacteria. As a result microorganisms are not able to multiply and then die. In high dosages Roxithromycin possesses bactericidal action. Roxid is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is high effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, anaerobic microorganisms, mycobacteria, mycoplasms and spirochetes.

Indications: Roxithromycin is used to treat infections caused by susceptible to Roxithromycin bacteria:

Upper respiratory tract infections(throat infections and sinusitis)
Otitis media
Diphteritis
Lower respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis)
Skin and soft tissue infections(including acne)
Acute gastroenteritis caused by Campylobacter jejuni
Chronic gastritis and duodenal ulcer
Infections caused by Mycoplasma, Chlamidya, Legionella
Chronic prostatitis
Prophylaxis of rheumatoid fever

Contraindications and cautions: You should not use Roxithromycin in the following conditions:

or hypersensitivity to Roxithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics
Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Roxithromycin should be used with caution in patient with liver failure and in elderly people. Avoid taking any Secale cornutum alkaloids while using Roxid.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Roxithromycin will experience it or any other.

Side effects usually occurs in rare cases and ,as rule, do not require the medication withdrawal. Possible side effects may include digestive system disorders: nausea, vomiting, meteorism, diarrhea; skin reactions: skin rash and itching. Some patients reversible liver failure may occur.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Roxithromycin, please read the information provided with Roxithromycin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Roxithromycin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Do not use this medication in combination with Secale cornutum alkaloids(ergotamine, dehydroergotamine)
Digoxine increases the absorption of the medication.
Roxithromycin may increase the effect of varfarin, theophylline, cyclosporin, astemizole, disopyramide and terfenadine
Roxithromycin and etambutol exerts synergism in combination against Mycobacterium avium.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Roxid with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.