Nuroxy 250mg Injection
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Product introduction
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It is effective in resolving most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria and thus resolves the symptoms.
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. It is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Nuroxy Injection
Benefits of Nuroxy Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also used for treating typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
How to use Nuroxy Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Nuroxy Injection works
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Nuroxy 250mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nuroxy 250mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nuroxy 250mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Nuroxy 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nuroxy 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nuroxy Injection?
If you miss a dose of Nuroxy 250mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Nuroxy 250mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- 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.
- Stop taking Nuroxy 250mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Semi-synthetic macrolide
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Macrolides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Nuroxy with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Roxithromycin with Domperidone.
Roxithromycin may raise blood levels of Colchicine.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps and consult
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Do not consume Pimozide with Roxithromycin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment an
Roxithromycin may raise blood levels of Ranolazine.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Roxithromycin.
Roxithromycin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Roxithro
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Nuroxy 250mg Injection safe?
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Can the use of Nuroxy 250mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Nuroxy 250mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
How long does Nuroxy 250mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Nuroxy 250mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Nuroxy 250mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Nuroxy 250mg Injection when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Nuroxy 250mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is Nuroxy 250mg Injection an antibiotic?
Nuroxy 250mg Injection is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Nuroxy 250mg Injection prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.
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Country of origin: India
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