Zerox Lb

Zerox Lb Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Roxithromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50s ribosomal subunits thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth.

Roxithromycin has the following antibacterial spectrum in vitro: Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus), Neisseria meningitides (Meningococcus), Listeria monocytogenes, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Legionella pneumophila, Helicobacter (Campylobacter), Gardnerella vaginalis, Bordetella pertussis, Moraxella catarrhalis (Branhamella Catarrhalis), and Haemophilus ducreyi. Roxithromycin is highly concentrated in polymorphonuclear leukocytes and macrophages, achieving intracellular concentrations greater than those outside the cell. Roxithromycin enhances the adhesive and chemotactic functions of these cells which in the presence of infection produce phagocytosis and bacterial lysis. Roxithromycin also possesses intracellular bactericidal activity.

Trade Name Zerox Lb
Generic Lactobacillus Sporogenes + Roxithromycin
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Zerox Lb
Zerox Lb

Uses

Roxithromycin is used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms;

Respiratory infections like pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, and bronchopneumonia

ENT infections like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis and otitis media.

Skin infections like folliculitis, furuncles, cellulitis, carbuncles, pyoderma, impetigo and infected dermatitis.

Genital infections like urethritis, prostatitis, cervicitis and salpingitis especially if produced by Chlamydia trachomatis.

Roxithromycin, is a macrolide with antibacterial properties similar to erythromycin. It is active against Gram-positive bacteria like staphylococci, streptococci, listeria, corynebacteria; Gram-negative bacteria such as gonococci, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus ducreyi, Legionella, campylobacter, and atypical pathogens like Mycoplasma and Chlamydia. Roxithromycin has been found useful in the treatment of upper and lower respiratory tract infection, otorhinolaryngological, skin, dental and genital infections. It is well tolerated by adults and children.

Zerox Lb is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Lower Respiratory Tract and Lung Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Skin Infections, Ear, nose, and throat infections

How Zerox Lb works

Roxithromycin prevents bacterial growth by interfering with their protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes and inhibits the translocation of peptides.

Dosage

Zerox Lb dosage

Adult dose: The usual dose for adults is one 300 mg tablet once daily or one 150 mg tablet twice a day for at least two days after resolution of symptoms, a normal course of therapy is between 5 and 10 days. Roxithromycin is best administered on empty stomach. In severe hepatic impairment the dose is 150 mg once daily.

Pediatric dose: The dose for children is 2.5 to 5 mg/kg body weight twice a day. The following general guidelines can be followed

  • 6 to 11 Kg: 25 mg Roxithromycin 12 hourly.
  • 12 to 23 Kg: 50 mg Roxithromycin 12 hourly.
  • 24 to 40 Kg: 100 mg Roxithromycin 12 hourly.

A normal course of therapy is between 5 and 10 days.

Side Effects

Roxithromycin is well tolerated by patients of all age groups. Less than 4% of treated patients complain of side effects mainly nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and hypersensitivity rash. Other side effects reported include vomiting, dizziness, headache, pruritus, dyspepsia, flatulence, tinnitus, vertigo and constipation. These are in general minor and do not necessitate withdrawal of therapy.

Toxicity

Roxithromycin primarily causes gastrointestinal adverse events, such as diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting. Less common adverse events include headaches, rashes, abnormal liver function values and alteration in senses of smell and taste.

Precaution

Roxithromycin should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug. In patients with hepatic diseases the dose of Roxithromycin should not exceed 150 mg twice a day.

Interaction

Roxithromycin does not have any affinity for cytochrome P-450 binding sites and thus is unlikely to produce drug interaction mediated by this enzymatic system. Roxithromycin shows mild interaction with theophylline though this has not been found to produce clinically relevant effects. Alteration in the pharmacokinetics of carbamazepine or warfarin has not been found. Antacids, H2- receptor antagonists and food has no effect on the absorption of Roxithromycin.

Elimination Route

Very rapidly absorbed and diffused into most tissues and phagocytes.

Half Life

12 hours

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

The safety of Roxithromycin in pregnancy has not been established. It appears in breast milk in small amounts and dose not produce adverse effects in the breast fed infant.

Contraindication

Roxithromycin should not be administered simultaneously with ergotamine or its derivatives as it may provoke arterial spasm and severe ischaemia.

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