Brand Name Loxam Capsule
Salt Composition

Amoxicillin (250mg) + Cloxacillin (250mg)

Strength 250mg + 250mg
Product Form Capsule
Pack 10 Capsule(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Medicamen Biotech Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Medicamen Biotech Ltd,1506, Chiranjiv Tower, 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110019 (India)
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    Medical Description of Loxam Capsule

    Loxam Capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg and Cloxacillin 250mg used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, sinus infection, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. Mainly this medicine targets the throat ear, lungs sinus, urinary tract, teeth skin, joints, teeth, and bones. Amoxicillin is effective against both gram+ve organisms and some gram-ve pathogens. Cloxacillin is a well-known β-lactamase resistant drug of penicillin group drugs active against gram+ve bacterias. The combination of this medicine helps to fight against the infection that is caused by bacteria and it is effective against Staph aureus, Strep pneumoniae, Strep viridans, and Strep pyogenes and also fights against gonococci and against N meningitidis and H influenzae which produces penicillinase. Swallow the whole capsule at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the capsule

     


    Loxam Capsule Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections

     


    Loxam Capsule Benefits

    Bacterial infections:

    Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

    Urinary tract infection

    It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

    Acute bronchitis

    It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

    Lower respiratory tract infections:

    Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.

    Acute sinusitis

    It is also called acute rhinosinusitis.  It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.

    Ear, Nose and Throat infection:

    Ear, Nose, and Throat infection includes Tonsillitis, Ear infections, Sinus infections.

    Tonsillitis:

    Inflammation of tonsils is called tonsillitis which causes server throat pain and is caused by Streptococcus pyogenic. Symptoms include inflamed tonsils, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, bad breath, headache, and inflamed lymph nodes

    Ear infection:

    It usually occurs when the bacterial or viral infection affects your middle ears. It is caused by colds, sinus infections, smoking, allergies, and inflamed adenosis. Symptoms include pain, hearing loss, pus-like drainage.

    Genitourinary tract infection

    It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

    Helicobacter pylori infection:

    It is a type of bacterial infection that enters our body and lives in the digestive tract. Mostly it is caused by peptic ulcers. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bloating, weight loss, frequent burning, abdominal pain, and nausea.

    Skin infection

    It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness

     


    Loxam Capsule Indication

    Loxam Capsule is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections

     


    Mechanism of action of Loxam Capsule

    Loxam Capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg and Cloxacillin 250mg it is a combination of two medicines. Amoxicillin and Cloxacillin is penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria.


    How Loxam Capsule works

    Loxam Capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg and Cloxacillin 250mg it is a combination of two medicines. Amoxicillin and Cloxacillin is penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria.


    Loxam Capsule Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, and Carbapenems
    • The use of this medicine increases the risk of developing bacterial or fungal superinfections
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine if you are having a previous history of cholestatic jaundice, hepatic dysfunction


    Loxam Capsule Side Effects

    • Infection of skin and nails (mucocutaneous candidiasis)
    • Diarrhea
    • Difficulty indigestion
    • Nausea
    • Headache
    • Skin rashes and irritation (pruritis, urticaria)
    • Elevated levels of liver enzymes
    • Dizziness
    • flatulence


    FAQs for Loxam Capsule

    • Whether I get diarrhea while taking Loxam Capsules?

    No, you will not get it if you take it under the supervision of your doctor, you must take a bit of advice before you take Loxam Capsules from the physician

    • Is the Loxam Capsule is effective?

    Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

    • What if I do not get better after using the Loxam Capsule?

    If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.


    Precautions and general warning of Loxam Capsule

    Alcohol

    It is considered safe to consume alcohol while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    Yes, it is considered unsafe to drive because it may produce dizziness and fits which affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    It is considered safe to use this medicine during pregnancy it does not produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    Therapy should be administered with caution because in patients who are having a history of kidney dysfunction. Adjust the dose as per your requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Liver Disease

    Therapy should be administered with caution because in patients who are having a history of kidney dysfunction. Adjust the dose as per your requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor


    How to Take Loxam Capsule

    Loxam Capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Loxam Capsule in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

     


    Use of Loxam Capsule in children

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.

     


    Use of Loxam Capsule in Elderly Patients

    Loxam Capsules should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy
    • The use of this drug should be avoided in patients with infectious mononucleosis because it may increase the risk of developing an erythematous skin rash
    • The use of this drug may cause clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
    • A high dose may cause a false urine glucose test
    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of hepatic impairment,  and hypatic dysfunction


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching


    General instructions

    Nodimo Plus 500 Capsules are from the penicillin group of drugs that can actively fight against all bacterial infections of the body. It can easily relieve symptoms of serious bacterial infections. But must be used with caution always. It works by killing bacteria effectively integrating with the cell wall of bacteria. This combination of medicine of Nodimo x Plus capsules can help at a fast pace in all acute and chronic bacterial infection


    Drug Interaction of Loxam Capsule

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of amoxicillin decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic synergism

    Demeclocycline

    Use alternative drugs because the use of demeclocycline decreases the effect of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Mycophenolate

    Use alternative drugs because the use of amoxicillin will decrease the effect of mycophenolate by other

    Acyclovir

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by decreasing renal clearance.

    Aspirin

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by plasma protein binding

    Drug-Food Interaction

    Information regarding the food interaction is not available. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Diabetes:

    The use of this drug may produce false-positive reactions when you are testing for glucose levels in your urine. So, it is recommended to do the glucose test by the enzymatic glucose oxidase reaction

    Renal dysfunction:

    The serum concentration of beta-lactam antibiotics increases the half-life in a patient with impaired renal functions. Depending upon your renal function dose should be adjusted

    Hemodialysis:

    During Hemodialysis penicillin antibiotics get removed from the body. So doses should be rescheduled after the dialysis process

    Mononucleosis:

    Amoxicillin should not be used in patients with mononucleosis because they develop pruritic erythematous maculopapular skin rash which occurs after 5-10 days of therapy

     


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

     


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

     


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Loxam Capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg and Cloxacillin 250mg used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, sinus infection, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. Mainly this medicine targets the throat ear, lungs sinus, urinary tract, teeth skin, joints, teeth, and bones. 

    Loxam Capsules are an effective drug against all bacterial infections as it is from the penicillin family. This is a combination of two drugs Amoxicillin 250mg and Cloxacillin 250mg. It cannot work well for the virus infections like common colds. There are no major side effects reported on Loxam Capsules. There must be a prior check-up with the physician before taking Loxam Capsules. Patients who are allergic to penicillin drugs or Amoxicillin drugs must ensure they are taking Loxam Capsules under guidance only. Loxam Capsule kills bacteria immediately coming into contact with bacteria by destroying its cell wall. Thereby Loxam Capsules help in all bacterial infections.