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Axodrox drug has the main ingredient is Cefadroxil monohydrate, commonly used in the treatment of urinary and respiratory infections,... Let's learn more about Axodrox through the article below.1. What is Axodrox?
Axodrox is manufactured by Axon Drugs Private., Ltd - India, the drug is circulated on the Vietnamese market with registration number VN - 8946-04. Axodrox is classified as an anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drug.Dosage form: Capsules, each containing 250mg of Cefadroxil monohydrate and other excipients of the manufacturer.
Packing form: Blister of 10 tablets, each box includes 10 blisters and drug instruction sheet.
2. Axodrox drug effects
Pharmacodynamics:
Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a medium spectrum of activity. Cefadroxil is active against gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus, pneumococcus, staphylococcus and some gram-negative bacteria such as E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis and Shigella. The mechanism of action of Cefadroxil is to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby being able to kill bacteria without a wall. Bacterial strains resistant to Cefadroxil: blue pus bacilli (Pseudomonas aeruginosa), Enterococcus, Proteus with positive indole reaction, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus, Bacteroides, Enterobacter,... Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Cefadroxil is absorbed Rapidly and completely absorbed orally, food does not affect the absorption of Cefadroxil. Distribution: Cefadroxil is widely distributed in body tissues and fluids, with very high concentrations in tissues because of its good solubility in fat. Elimination: Cefadroxil is excreted mainly in the urine as unchanged drug.
3. Indications and contraindications of the drug Axodrox
Axodrox is usually indicated in the following cases:
Infections in the urinary tract such as nephritis - pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis, ... Respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia - bronchiolitis, lobar pneumonia, bronchitis, lung abscess, pleurisy, laryngitis, otitis media, empyema,... Skin and soft tissue infections such as lymphadenitis, cellulitis, ulcer, abscess, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis,... Contraindications: Absolutely do not use Axodrox 250 for patients who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug. .
4. Dosage and how to take Axodrox
To ensure safety when using drugs and avoid antibiotic resistance, patients need to follow the doctor's treatment regimen when taking Axodrox, including dosage, route of administration, and duration of medication. Patients should not arbitrarily change the course of treatment. Also, do not share Axodrox with others or give it to others to use even if they have the same symptoms.
Dosage:
Adults: 2 - 4 tablets / time (calculated according to Axodrox 250 tablets), take 1-2 times a day depending on the severity of the disease. Children: From 1 to 6 years old: 1 tablet, 2 times/day. Over 6 years old: 2 tablets, 2 times/day. Dosage adjustment of Axodrox is required in the elderly and in patients with renal impairment. What to do when you miss a dose of Axodrox?
When you miss a dose, take another dose as soon as possible. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip it. Do not take an extra dose or double the dose to make up for the missed dose. How to deal with Axodrox overdose?
When an overdose is suspected, promptly transport the patient to the nearest medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. Family members are advised to bring all medications the patient has used before (including functional foods, traditional medicines, herbal products, etc.) to support the diagnosis.
5. Undesirable effects
In addition to the therapeutic effect, Axodrox 250 may cause some unwanted effects during use. However, these effects are mostly mild and may disappear upon discontinuation of the drug. The unwanted effects that patients may experience are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,...To ensure safety when taking Axodrox, patients need to contact their doctor as soon as possible. any unusual symptoms appear during the course of taking the drug.
6. Drug interactions
In patients treated with different drugs, drug-drug or food-drug interactions can occur, which can lead to changes in bioavailability, efficacy, or even increased effects. side effects of the drug. In addition, some diseases such as cancer, immunodeficiency, diabetes, ... can also affect the effectiveness of the drug. Therefore, in order to be prescribed safely and effectively, patients need to list and inform their doctors about all the medications they are taking as well as any medical conditions they have. At the same time, it is necessary to receive the advice of a doctor about some foods and drinks (such as alcohol, stimulants, ...) that may interact with the drug.Drugs that can interact with Axodrox such as:
Cholestyramine slows down the absorption of Axodrox. Probenecid may decrease the excretion of Axodrox. Aminoglycosides, furosemide can synergistically increase nephrotoxicity.
7. Some notes when using Axodrox
Use of Axodrox in pregnancy and lactation: Care should be taken when using the drug in pregnant and lactating women. When use is imperative, always consider the benefit to the mother and the risk to the fetus and infant. Axodrox should be used with caution in patients who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics, have renal failure, or have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Long-term use of Axodrox may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms. Therefore, the patient should be carefully monitored, if there is superinfection, the drug must be discontinued.
8. Preservation of drugs
Store Axodrox in the original manufacturer's packaging, in a cool, clean place away from direct sunlight. Keep Axodrox out of reach of children as well as pets, avoiding them not knowing how to chew can cause serious unwanted effects. Axodrox medicine has a shelf life of 24 months, do not use expired medicine or show signs of change in color, properties, taste, no labels. Do not throw Axodrox down the toilet or plumbing unless told to do so.
