Moxapen 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (30's pack: ৳ 180.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Amoxicillin trihydrate
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Moxapen 250 mg capsule

Indications

  • Ear, nose and throat infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Venereal disease treatment
  • Dental abscess therapy
  • H. pylori infection therapy
  • Duodenal ulcer disease treatment

Mode of Action

Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis

Dosage

  • Adult:
    • 250 mg three times daily
    • Up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
  • Children:
    • 125 mg three times daily
    • Up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections

Administration

Can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water

Interaction

Concurrent use of Moxapen and Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels of Moxapen

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Rash
  • Rarely pseudo-membranous colitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Amoxicillin is FDA pregnancy category B, caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens

Therapeutic Class

Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

  • 500 mg Injection:
    • Intramuscular: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to the vial
    • Intravenous: Dissolve in 10 ml water for injection

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, out of the reach of children

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