As a penicillin antibiotic, Evoxil 500 MG Capsule treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of the cell walls in bacteria and stops it from growing. This is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract.It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and gonorrhoea. This medication when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers. You should not use it if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic.This medication can make birth control pills less effective, so ask your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
To make sure this medication is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:
Asthma, liver or kidney disease
Mononucleosis
History of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics
Any food or drug allergies
Taking any medicines
Evoxil 500 MG Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They are available in liquid form, as chewable tablets and extended-release tablets. Some forms of this medicine may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition, and severity of the condition.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Evoxil 500 MG Capsule
Bacterial Infections
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Throat Infection
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
Gonorrhea And Associated Infections
Typhoid Fever
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Evoxil 500 MG Capsule ?
Allergy
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Evoxil 500 MG Capsule ?
Diarrhoea
Fever
Joint Pain
Skin Yellowing
Easy Bruising And Bleeding
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Tooth Discoloration
Nausea Or Vomiting
Altered Sense Of Taste
Convulsions
Evoxil 500 MG Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication belongs to the class of Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result, the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed.Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Evoxil 500 MG Capsule ?
Whenever you take more than one Evoxil 500 MG , or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Lab Test
Urine Sugar Test
The usage of this medication should be reported prior to perform the test. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in such cases.
Interaction with Medicine
Doxycycline
Usage of this medication with Doxycycline should be avoided and usage of other antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.
Methotrexate
Usage of this medication with Methotrexate or other chemotherapy medicines should be reported to the doctor. The levels of Methotrexate in the body along with symptoms of toxicity should be closely monitored while both these medicines are taken.
Warfarin
Evoxil 500 MG Usage of this medication with Warfarin should be reported to the doctor. The clotting time should be monitored promptly. Symptoms like increased bleeding, swelling, dizziness and weakness should be reported immediately.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Usage of this medication with Ethinyl Estradiol decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, which might result in unplanned pregnancies.
Interaction with Disease
Mononucleosis
The condition should be reported to the doctor before taking this medication so that proper substitute can be prescribed.
Colitis
This medication should be discontinued if severe diarrhea occurs. Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely.
Renal Diseases
This medication should be given after making adjustments in the dosage. The kidney function should be periodically monitored especially if the dosage is for a longer period of time. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made if a patient is on hemodialysis.
