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The drug Moxydar is a drug used in the treatment of a number of gastrointestinal diseases. So what is the effect of Moxydar, how to use this drug?
1. The effect of the drug Moxydar
Moxydar belongs to the group of antacids, anti-reflux and anti-ulcer drugs. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets with the main ingredients in each package being:Aluminum hydroxide 500mg; Magnesium hydroxide 500mg; Aluminum phosphate 300mg. Moxydar is a product that combines three mineral ingredients with antacid action along with a plant-based ingredient with mild antacid properties and it has a buffer between 11 and 1 to prepare suspensions.
The drug Moxydar has the following properties:
The antacid is mainly due to its buffering capacity over a wide pH range with 3 main pH regions, which are 3.5, 2.0-1.5, 1.0. The drug has the ability to absorb bile salts and lysolecithin in the alkaline environment of the intestinal tract. Anti-ulcer effect. Moxydar is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of pain symptoms in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum; Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Moxydar is contraindicated in the following cases:
Severe renal failure; People who are allergic to any of the ingredients of the drug.
2. Dosage and how to use Moxydar
Moxydar is to be taken orally, dissolve one tablet in half a glass of water before taking it.
Dosage of Moxydar should be according to the doctor's prescription, the reference dose for specific cases is as follows:
Treatment of pain symptoms in diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum:
Use 01 tablets when there is pain, not more than 4 times per day. Symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease:
During the attack phase: Use a dose of 1 tablet x 3 times daily after 3 meals and 1 additional tablet when pain, take the drug for 4 to 6 weeks . In maintenance treatment: Use a dose of 1 tablet when there is pain. If you forget a dose of Moxydar, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time as scheduled. Do not take twice the prescribed dose to make up for the missed dose.
3. Side effects of the drug Moxydar
During the use of Moxydar, you may experience side effects such as:
Diarrhea; Constipation ; Phosphorus loss in case of prolonged or high dose use of Moxydar. During the use of Moxydar, if you notice unusual reactions in your body, or reactions that have the potential to seriously affect your health, you need to stop using the drug.
Along with that, you need to quickly notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for advice and timely handling.
4. Moxydar drug interactions with other drugs
As a precaution, you should take Moxydar away from some other drugs. If possible, Moxydar should be taken more than 2 hours apart from the time of taking the following drugs:
Kayexalate. Concomitant use reduces the ability of the resin to bind potassium, along with the risk of metabolic alkalosis in patients with renal failure; Anti-tuberculosis antibiotics such as Ethambutol, Isoniazid; Antibiotic of the cyclin group; lincosamide group antibiotics; fluoroquinolone antibiotics; Antihistamines ; Atenolol; Metoprolol ; Propranolol; Chloroquine; Diflunisal; Digitalis; Digoxin ; Diphosphonates; Iron; Sodium fluoride; Glucocorticoids; Indomethacin; Ketoconazole ; Lansoprazole; neuroleptics phenothiazines; Penicillamine. When taking Moxydar at the same time as these drugs will reduce the absorption of these drugs in the gastrointestinal tract.
Co-administration of Moxydar with Salicylate increases the renal excretion of salicylates due to alkalinization of the urine.
Above are the uses and doses of Moxydar. Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using to ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment.
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