Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vosidox Injection
Description:
Vosidox Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Vosidox Injection is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases. It helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. You should get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals for maximum benefits. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity), vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Earlier using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Vosidox
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Photosensitivity
- Rash
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Headache
- Rapid heart rate
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vosidox Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vosidox Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vosidox Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Vosidox Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Visual disturbances such as blurring of vision may occur during treatment with doxycycline.
Vosidox Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vosidox Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Vosidox Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Vosidox Injection is recommended.
FAQs:
Q. How long does Vosidox Injection takes to work?
Usually, Vosidox Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can the use of Vosidox Injection cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Vosidox Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.