Roxid 150 mg tablet (Roxithromycin) is a semi synthetic macrolide antibiotic, derived from Erythromycin. It is prescribed to prevent and treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, upper and lower respiratory tract and the inner layers of the skin. Roxid 150 is prescribed to treat otitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia.
ThisTablet prevents bacteria growth by interfering with the protein synthesis. The normal dose is a Roxid 150 mg tablet twice daily.
Roxid 150 is manufactured and sold by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited with Roxithromycin as the active ingredient.
It is also available as Roxid FC tablets, Roxid 300 mg tablets, Roxid 50 mg, Roxid P tablets, Roxid Liquid and Roxid DPS.
Roxithromycin is currently undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of male-pattern hair loss and baldness.
Composition and Nature of Roxid 150 mg tablet:
Roxid 150 by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited contains Roxithromycin 150 mg as the active ingredient and is primarily used for treating bacterial infections, mainly of the tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Uses of Roxid 150 mg tablet:
- Roxid 150 is a prescription medication used to treat acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, infections of urinary tract and impetigo.
- It is not recommended if the patient reports an allergy to it.
- Roxid 150 MG is also not recommended for use along with medicines containing ergot alkaloids or derivatives or in patients having liver disease.
Side Effects of Roxid 150 mg tablet:
Even though Roxid 150 is well tolerated some commonly noted side effects are gastrointestinal which includes diarrhea, nausea & vomiting, pain in the abdomen etc.
Other side effects may include headaches, vertigo & dizziness and skin rashes. It may lead to change in the liver function values and alteration in senses of smell and taste. Vaginal thrush, ringing in the ears and decreased appetite are also reported. Consult your Doctor immediately if such side effects appear or persist.
Dosage of Roxid 150 mg tablet:
As with most medications your Doctor is the best judge to decide on the dosage of Roxid 150 mg tablets.
These tablets are to be swallowed whole and not chewed, broken or crushed. Your Doctor mostly advises you to take this medication at a fixed time. A missed dose is to be taken immediately but if the time for the next dose is near, a dosage has to be avoided. The Doctor will generally prescribe a twice-daily dose.
How Roxid 150 mg tablet works?
The molecular formula of Roxithromycin is C41H76N2O15 and its molecular weight is 837.058 g/mol
Roxid 150mg Tablet is an antibiotic and works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins. Roxid stops the bacteria growth and hence prevents the infection from spreading.
Warnings and Precautions Related Roxid 150 mg tablet:
Roxid 150 should be taken with food if causes an upset stomach. Do not skip a dose and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. Antacids are not to be taken two hours before or after taking Roxid 150mg.
Roxid 150mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy and lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Substitutes for Roxid 150 mg tablet:
The substitutes and their manufacturers for Roxid 150 tablets are noted below –
- Roxy 150 mg tablet is sold by Ind Swift Laboratories Limited.
- Roxivista 150 mg tablet is sold by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Raxitid 150 mg tablet is sold by Sun Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Roxikem 150 mg tablet is sold by Alkem Laboratories Limited.
- Roxibid 150 mg tablet is sold by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Mirox 150 mg tablet is sold by Micro Labs Limited.
- Derox 150 mg tablet is sold by DWD Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Roxychem 150 mg tablet is sold by Biochem Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Nicoroxi 150 mg tablet is sold by Abbot Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Roxeptin 150 mg tablet is sold by Ipca Laboratories Limited.
- Roxyrol 150 mg tablet is sold by Concept Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Cadithro150 mg tablet is sold by Zydus Cadila Limited.
Roxid Interactions:
Your Doctor has to be informed if you are undergoing any treatment or the medications you are presently taking.
These are the drugs that have a major interaction with Roxithromycin and can be life threatening – Naratriptan, Astamizole, Disopyramide, Reboxetine, Sirolimus, Amlotriptan, Rizatriptan, Zolmitriptan, Eletriptan and Sumatriptan.
These are the drugs, which also interact severely with Roxithromycin. A few widely used ones are – Iloperdone, Posaconazole, Azelnidipine, Fenticonazole, Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant, Ethylmorphine, Haloperidol, Darunavir, Carbamazepine, Pitavastatin, Prednisolone, Paliperidone, Pentazocine, Lovastatin, Indinavir, Penfluridol, Fentanyl, Simvastatin, Butorphanol, Pravastatin, Betamethazone, Amlodipine, Asenapine, Oxazepam, Hydrocortisone, Tofisopam, Buspirone, Beclometasone, Benidipine, Zuclopenthixol, Blonanserin and Pimozide.
Terfenadine, Mizolastine and Ebastine interact moderately with Roxithromycin.
Roxithromycin is known to interact with most psychotropic drugs, the effects with alcohol are not fully known and hence alcohol consumption should be avoided.
FAQs:
1) Is Roxid an antibiotic?
Ans: Roxid is an antibiotic. It belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. Roxid prevents bacteria growth by interfering with their protein synthesis.
2) Does Roxid treat streptococcal throat infection?
Ans: Streptococcus pyogenes’ caused throat infection can be treated with Roxid 150. Treatment for upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis and sinusitis can be undertaken with Roxid 150.
3) Can Roxid be taken with codeine?
Ans: Roxid can be taken with codeine. There are no reported drug interactions between the two. Your Doctor has to be consulted before taking the two medicines together.
4) Is Roxid safe?
Ans: Roxid is generally well tolerated and considered safe for prescribed duration and dose.
5) Does Roxid have penicillin?
Ans: No. Roxid belongs to a group of antibiotics known as macrolides.
6) Does Roxid affect the effectiveness of contraceptive pills?
Ans: Roxid may decrease the effect of contraceptive pills by affecting the normal bacteria in the gut.
7) Is Roxid and erythromycin the same drug?
Ans: Roxid and erythromycin are two different antibiotics. They are both macrolides but they differ in the mechanism of action. Roxid has more acid stability and better concentrations in blood compared to erythromycin.
8) What is the treatment cost of Roxid 150?
Ans: Cost depends mainly on two factors – dosage and duration. This therapy is short termed. However by normal standards the therapy is not expensive. The exact per tablet price can be had from the packaging box.
9) Is this drug safe during pregnancy and lactation?
Ans: Yes, Roxid 150 is considered safe during pregnancy and lactation. Your Doctor has to be consulted.
