Zoxin 1gm Injection- 2ml
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Manufactured By Litaka Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Diclofenac (1gm)
Package Size ( 2ml Injection in a vial )
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Taking diclofenac with alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
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A: No. Using Zoxin together with warfarin can increase the risk of serious bleeding from the stomach (Higher than users of either drug alone). Inform your doctor before starting these medications.
Q: Is Zoxin a painkiller?
A: Yes. Zoxin is a pain killer. In fact, it belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondylitis.
Q: Is Zoxin a narcotic?
A: No, Zoxin is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
Q: Can I use Zoxin along with vitamins?
A: Yes, Zoxin can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Can Zoxin be used for the treatment of hepatitis?
A: No, Zoxin is not approved for the treatment of hepatitis. Hepatitis is a condition where the liver is inflamed. Zoxin can, in fact, cause harm to the liver as a side effect.
Q: Can Zoxin be used after C-section?
A: Yes, Zoxin is a pain killer. C-section is the short name for Cesarean Section which is an operative procedure to deliver the baby through the mother's abdomen and uterus. Zoxin can be used to treat the pain that may occur after the operation.
Q: Can I take Zoxin along with misoprostol?
A: Yes. It can be taken together. Misoprostol protects the stomach from irritating gastric effects of Zoxin. The combination of medication is used to treat arthritis in patients at high risk of getting stomach/intestinal ulcers and complications from the ulcers (such as bleeding).
Q: Can I take Zoxin while I am on thyroxine?
A: Yes, Zoxin can be taken with thyroxine. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.
Q: Why Zoxin should be stopped before surgery?
A: Since Zoxin has been shown to have blood thinning effects, it can increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, it is stopped before surgery to prevent excessive loss of blood.
Q: What are the contraindications for Zoxin?
A: Zoxin should not be used if there is an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to it, or other pain killers, active ulcer in the stomach, bleeding from the stomach, history of severe heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and or heart attack.
Q: Can Zoxin affect the chance of conceiving?
A: Yes. Zoxin can sometime cause reversible infertility. Zoxin by its mechanism of action, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q: Why does Zoxin cause an ulcer?
A: Zoxin can cause damage to the lining cells of the stomach by several mechanisms, including the irritant effect on the cells, breaking of the protective barrier properties of lining cells, suppression of prostaglandin production of the stomach, reduction of stomach mucosal blood flow and interference with the repair of superficial injury of the stomach lining.
Q: Why is Zoxin contraindicated in asthma?
A: Some patients with asthma are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin which can lead to acute attacks of asthma. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q: Is Zoxin good for back pain?
A: Yes, Zoxin has been found to be effective to reduce back pain. Zoxin is a pain killer that belongs to the NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory) class. Other NSAIDs have also been found to be useful in back pain eg. Ibuprofen and Naproxen.
Q: Can I use Zoxin during my fever treatment?
A: Yes, Zoxin can reduce fever. However, commonly used to reduce the pain, particularly that which is seen with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing spondylitis.
Q: Can I use Zoxin to treat a sore throat?
A: Sore throat is mostly caused by bacteria so antibiotics are given to treat a sore throat whereas Zoxin is a pain killer so it can be given in cases of throat pain associated with it but only under the prescription of a doctor.
Q: Can I use Zoxin to treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
A: Zoxin can be used to treat the pain associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) but for complete treatment, a course of antibiotics will be required.
Q: Can Zoxin cause sedation?
A: Zoxin is not known to cause sedation. There have been rare, an isolated case report of sedation with the drug.
Q: Can I take Zoxin for kidney stones?
A: Yes,Zoxin can be used to relieve the pain due to kidney stones. However, there is also a risk of kidney damage with Zoxin as its side effect. It is advised not to take Zoxin for a prolonged time for this condition without adequate monitoring.
Q: Can I use Zoxin for the treatment of arthritis?
A: Yes, Zoxin is commonly used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylitis.It belongs to the class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). .
Q: Can I use Zoxin with diuretics?
A: No, Zoxin should not be used with diuretics. Zoxin reduces the natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazides diuretics in some patients. This response has been attributed to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis.
Q: Can I use Zoxin with mifepristone?
A: These drugs should not be used together as the effect of mifepristone may be lowered by Zoxin. Mifepristone is used for medical abortion.
Q: Can I use Zoxin with lithium?
A: No.These drugs should not be used together as Zoxin increases the blood levels of lithium which may further increase the side effects.
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