Loxipen 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Loxipen 400mg 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.
Loxipen 400mg 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. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplements too close to a dose of this medicine, can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic. 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 a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists 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.
Uses of Loxipen Tablet
Benefits of Loxipen Tablet
In Bacterial infections
Loxipen 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Side effects of Loxipen Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Loxipen
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Loxipen Tablet
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. Loxipen 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Loxipen Tablet works
Loxipen 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine to be taken by mouth. 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Loxipen 400mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Loxipen 400mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loxipen 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Loxipen 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Loxipen 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Loxipen 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Loxipen Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Loxipen 400mg Tablet, take 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.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Loxipen 400mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Loxipen 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Your doctor has prescribed Loxipen 400mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Loxipen 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Interaction with drugs
Taking Loxipen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Lomefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Lomefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consu
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Lomefloxacin. Please consult your doctor. Lomefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Acenocoumarol accordingly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Warfarin accordingly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Lomefloxacin may raise blood levels of Zolmitriptan.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Loxipen 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Loxipen 400mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Loxipen 400mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
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Marketer details
Name: Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Address: 409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 / AG-82 Basement Ground Floor, Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, North West Delhi-110042
Country of origin: India
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