The Brand Name MACMYCIN Has Generic Salt :: Roxithromycin
MACMYCIN Is From Company Mac Priced :: Rs. 109.5
MACMYCIN have Roxithromycin is comes under Sub class Macrolides of Main Class Anti Infectives
Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Macrolides
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Roxithromycin | TAB | Rs. 109.5 | 10 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 |
| MACMYCIN | Mac | 150MG | 10 | Rs. 109.5 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Mac :: MACMYCIN | Roxithromycin | Anti Infectives | Macrolides |
Indications for Drugs ::
Pneumonia, Pharyngitis, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Cellulitis,Tonsillitis, Folliculitis, Carbuncles, Prostatitis, Urethritis, Acute and chronic bronchitis, Bronchopneumonia, Furuncles, Pyoderma, Impetigo and infected dermatitis, Cervicitis and salpingitis
Drug Dose ::
Adult: PO 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once daily for 5-10 days. Paediatric dose: The dose for children is 2.5 to 5 mg/kg body weight twice a day.
Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria.
Drug Precautions ::
Hepatic impairment. Monitor liver function. Prolonged treatment increases risk of hepatotoxicity. History of arrhythmias.
Drug Side Effects ::
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, weakness, malaise, anorexia, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence; hepatitis; rashes, headache, dizziness, weakness, changes in blood counts; increased liver enzyme values; eosinophilia; rarely, acute pancreatitis.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug Mode of Action ::
Roxithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50s ribosomal subunits thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth.
Drug Interactions ::
May raise serum levels of ciclosporin and digoxin. Increased risk of rhabdomyolysis when used with simvastatin.