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Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Man Serve Pharma

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics medication used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc. Bacterial infections are caused by the growth of dangerous bacteria within or on the body. Infectious or toxic bacteria can make you sick and reproduce swiftly in your body. These dangerous bacteria release toxins, destroying tissue and making you sick. Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is ineffective against viral diseases such as colds and flu.

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Levofloxacin. Cefpodoxime Proxetil inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. On the other hand, Levofloxacin works by interfering with a bacterial enzyme involved in repairing and replicating bacteria's DNA (genetic material). Together, they kill bacteria and clear infection.

Take Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may differ depending on the severity of your infection and your responses to treatment. You may have common side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, sleeping difficulties, stomach pain, and headache in some circumstances. Most of these adverse effects do not necessitate medical treatment and will subside gradually over time. However, if you are experiencing these adverse effects on a regular basis, you should consult your doctor.

Please notify your doctor if you have any allergies (including antibiotics), renal, liver problems, heart, or CNS disorders before beginning Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. Self-medication may result in antibiotic resistance, in which medications fail to act against specific bacterial illnesses. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet as it may cause dizziness. Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet should not be used in children. Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems. So, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Uses of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is an antibiotic, a class of medication used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infections, and ear and eye infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Levofloxacin are the two antibiotics that make up the Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. Cefpodoxime Proxetil inhibits cell wall synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. On the other hand, Levofloxacin inhibits the DNA gyrase required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. Together, Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet aids in the treatment of bacterial illnesses. Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Directions for Use

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water, do not chew, break or crush the tablet.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Pain in lower legs
  • Neck pain
  • Pain or tenderness around the eyes
  • Insomnia (sleeping difficulties)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Painful urination
  • Fever

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to any ingredients in Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet, do not take Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. Do not take this medication if you have epilepsy, other seizure disorders, psychiatric illnesses, or kidney problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet because it causes dizziness. Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet should not be used in children. Self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, which occurs when drugs fail to treat specific bacterial diseases. Maintain a two-hour interval between Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet and antacid, vitamin, and mineral medications. Before taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may have interaction with certain vaccines (e.g. BCG, cholera vaccine, live, typhoid vaccine, live) and certain NSAIDs (e.g. Aspirin) and bronchodilators (e.g. albuterol).

Food-Drug Interactions:  Avoid intake of milk and dairy products.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may interact with tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), QT interval prolongation, Colitis (inflammation of the lining of the colon), Myasthenia gravis (abnormal weakness of certain muscles), Peripheral neuropathy, CNS disorders, epilepsy, and kidney or liver dysfunctions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BCG VACCINE
  • CHOLERA VACCINE LIVE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE LIVE
  • ASPIRIN
  • ALBUTEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet.  
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet.
  • Good hygiene is the most effective strategy to prevent illnesses.
  • Avoid having close touch with sick people.
  • Coughing and sneezing should be covered.
  • If you are ill, stay at home.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • Stay away from polluted food and water.
  • Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages with Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

  • Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may have an impact on coagulation tests or prothrombin time (the amount of time it takes for blood to coagulate), liver function tests, and serum testing. Inform the person administering the tests that you will be taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet.
  • Diabetes patients who require blood tests should notify their doctor about their use of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet.
  • Live bacterial vaccinations (such as typhoid vaccine) may perform less successfully. Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, do not undergo any immunizations or vaccines while taking this drug.
  • Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet contains Levofloxacin, which may cause false-positive opiates urine screening results. Inform the person administering the tests that you will be taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet.
  • Even if you get symptomatic alleviation, complete the entire course of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet to heal your disease effectively.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful germs enter, grow, and infect our bodies. Infectious or toxic bacteria can make you sick and reproduce swiftly in your body. These dangerous bacteria release toxins, destroying tissue and making you sick. It can attack any part of the body and multiply swiftly. When you become infected with germs, you may develop nonspecific symptoms such as fever, chills, and exhaustion. Bacterial infections range in severity from simple ailments such as sore throats and ear infections to severe brain infections such as meningitis and encephalitis. A bacterial infection can infect anyone at any time. On the other hand, people with weakened immune systems or on immunosuppressive medications are more vulnerable to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet.

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Driving

Caution

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems. So, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding this or kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet.

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Children

Unsafe

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years.

Country of origin

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FAQs

Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics medication used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc.
Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Levofloxacin. Cefpodoxime Proxetil inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leads to cell death, and kills the bacteria. On the other hand, Levofloxacin works by interfering with a bacterial enzyme involved in repairing and replicating bacteria's genetic material. Together, they kill bacteria and clear infection.
Avoid taking magnesium and aluminium-containing antacids along with Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between both.
Do not take antibiotics on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Diarrhoea is the most reported common side effect of Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet. So, it is advisable to drink lots of water and fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet, preferably with food. Taking Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and is not used for viral infections.
No, there is no evidence that Y Doxime LV 200mg/250mg Tablet is addictive.

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