Roxikem 150 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called macrolides. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is used to treat respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, skin and soft tissue infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Roxikem 150 mg Tablet works by interfering with the protein synthesis of the bacteria, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
 
Take Roxikem 150 mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhoea, rash and stomach ache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Do not take antacid medicines along with Roxikem 150 mg Tablet ; maintain a gap of 2 hours between both. Avoid taking Roxikem 150 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. Consult your doctor before taking Roxikem 150 mg Tablet if you are using contraceptives. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Roxikem 150 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet works by interfering with the protein synthesis of the bacteria, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhoea
• Rash

Do not take Roxikem 150 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are taking ergot alkaloids (used to treat migraine), terfenadine or astemizole (used to treat allergy), cisapride (used to treat acidity), or pimozide (used to treat psychosis). Do not take Roxikem 150 mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking Roxikem 150 mg Tablet if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels), diarrhoea, or if you weigh below 60kgs. Do not take antacids medicines along with Roxikem 150 mg Tablet ; maintain a gap of 2hours between both. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives, consult your doctor before taking Roxikem 150 mg Tablet if you are using contraceptives. Avoid taking Roxikem 150 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Roxikem 150 mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Roxikem 150 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.
 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Roxikem 150 mg Tablet may have interaction with terfenadine, astemizole (used to treat allergy), cisapride (used to treat acidity), pimozide, thioridazine (used to treat psychosis), disopyramide (used to treat heart conditions), ergotamine, dihydroergotamine (used to treat migraine), midazolam (used to treat sleepiness), ciclosporin (used in organ transplantation), theophylline (used to treat asthma), dofetilide (used to treat irregular heartbeat) and warfarin (used to prevent blood clotting).

Drug-Food Interactions:  No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions:  Roxikem 150 mg Tablet may have interactions with heart, kidney and liver disease.

• CISAPRIDE
• PIMOZIDE
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• THEOPHYLLINE
• DOFETILIDE
• WARFARIN
• TERFENADINE
• ASTEMIZOLE
• ERGOTAMINE
• DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
• MIDAZOLAM

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.

• Avoid usage of tobacco.

• To cure your condition effectually complete the full course of Roxikem 150 mg Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.