Moxclav Bd Drop
About Moxclav Bd Drop
As a penicillin antibiotic, Moxclav Bd Drop treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of cell wall in a bacteria and stops it from growing. It is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and gonorrhoea. Moxclav Bd Drop when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers.
You should not use amoxicillin if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic. Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective so ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby as it may cause harm to the baby. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver or kidney disease, mononucleosis, a history of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics; or food or drug allergies.
Other drugs may interact with amoxicillin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Common side effects may include stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, vaginal itching or discharge or swollen or black tongue. Call your doctor at once if you have the following after using this medicine:
- diarrhoea, fever, cold or flu symptoms, cough, troubled breathing.
- swollen glands, severe skin irritation and rashes or joint pain.
- jaundice, confusion or weakness, dark coloured urine.
- numbness, severe tingling, pain or muscle weakness.
- easy bruising or unusual bleeding of nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum.
Take Moxclav Bd Drop exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They are available in liquid form, as chewable tablets and as extended-release tablets. Some forms of this medicine may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition and how severe the condition is.
What are the uses of Moxclav Bd Drop
Bacterial Infections
What are the contraindications of Moxclav Bd Drop ?
Hypersensitivity
Key highlights of Moxclav Bd Drop
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies have been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication can be given to the women who are breastfeeding but only after evaluating the benefits and risks with the doctor.
What are the substitutes for Moxclav Bd Drop ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Moxclav Bd Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Clamp 200 Mg/28.5 Mg Drop
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdosage include convulsions, change in behaviour or a severe skin rash.
How does this medication work?
Moxclav Bd Drop is a Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed.
What are the interactions of Moxclav Bd Drop ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Urine Sugar Test
Usage of Moxclav Bd Drop should be reported prior to performing the test. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in such cases.Interaction with Medicine
Doxycycline
Usage of Moxclav Bd Drop with Doxycycline should be avoided and usage of other antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.Methotrexate
Usage of Moxclav Bd Drop with Methotrexate or other chemotherapy medicines should be reported to the doctor. The levels of Methotrexate in the body along with symptoms of toxicity should be closely monitored while both these medicines are taken.Warfarin
Usage of Moxclav Bd Drop with Warfarin should be reported to the doctor. The clotting time should be monitored promptly. Symptoms like increased bleeding, swelling, dizziness and weakness should be reported immediately.Ethinyl Estradiol
Usage of Moxclav Bd Drop with Ethinyl Estradiol decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, which might result in unplanned pregnancies.Interaction with Disease
Mononucleosis
The condition should be reported to the doctor before taking Moxclav Bd Drop so that proper substitute can be prescribed.Colitis
Moxclav Bd Drop should be discontinued if severe diarrhea occurs. Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely.Renal Diseases
Moxclav Bd Drop should be given after making adjustments in the dosage. The kidney function should be periodically monitored especially if the dosage is for a longer period of time. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made if a patient is on hemodialysis.Interaction with Food
Food
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