Roxithromycin

Therapeutic Group

Macrolides, Lincosamides And Streptogramins

Indication Dosage

Susceptible Infections Of Ent, Bronchopulmonary, Genital (excluding Gonococcal Infections) And Skin, Prophylaxis Of Meningococcal Meningitis In Vulnerable Patients: 

  • Adults: 150 Mg In The Morning And Evening 15-30 Min Before Meals. 
  • Children: 6-11 Kg: 25 Mg In The Morning & Evening; 12-23 Kg: 50 Mg In The Morning & Evening; 24-40 Kg: 100 Mg In The Morning & Evening, Doses To Be Taken 15-30 Min Before Meals.

Content

  • Tab 50mg /100mg /150mg / 300mg: Roxithromycin 50mg /100mg /150mg / 300mg.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Macrolide

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Cholestatic Jaundice
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Rash
  • Anorexia
  • Arthralgia
  • Disturbances In Taste And Vision
  • Dizziness
  • Dyspepsia
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Paraesthesia
  • Anxiety
  • Chest Pain
  • Constipation
  • Gastritis
  • Hypoaesthesia
  • Leucopenia
  • Oedema
  • Photosensitivity
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Convulsions
  • Haemolytic Anaemia
  • Interstitial Nephritis
  • Syncope
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Tongue Discoloration.
  • Rare: Agitation
  • Antibiotic-associated Colitis
  • Arrhythmias
  • Pancreatitis
  • Qt Interval Prolongation
  • Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. With Intravenous Use; Local Tenderness And Phlebitis

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