Moxam 400 Tablet

Moxam 400 Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Moxam 400 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may have experience headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and increase in transaminases as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own. However, consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Moxam 400 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Moxam 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Increased transaminase level in blood

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Moxam 400 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Moxam 400 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Moxam 400 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Moxam 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Moxam 400 Tablet may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Moxam 400 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Moxam 400 Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Moxam 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxam 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Moxam 400 Tablet, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Ophthal