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Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection

Manufactured byAjanta Pharma Ltd.
ContainsMoxifloxacin
Description
Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections that affect the skin, lungs, nose, stomach, and intestine. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme required for bacterial multiplication. This prevents further growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria. Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection may cause some common side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, headache, dizziness, etc. It may also cause pain/redness at the injection site. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, inform your doctor if these symptoms become severe. Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your condition. Hence, follow the instructions given by your doctor. This medication is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses. Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, heart, or liver problems before starting the treatment. It is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Increased liver enzyme levels
  • Anxiety and nervousness
  • Restlessness
  • Heartburn or indigestion
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Joint pain
  • Headache
  • Changes in blood pressure
  • Dehydration

Uses of Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Stomach and intestinal infections
  • Bronchitis
  • Plague
  • Acute bacterial sinusitis
  • Anthrax
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection starts immediately after the administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection may remain in your body for approximately 3-4 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection isnot recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and harm your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Use in children below 18 years of age

Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Liver disease

Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is not recommended if you have moderate to severe liver problems or high liver enzyme levels (>5 times the upper normal limit). This medicine is broken down in your liver and impaired liver function may lead to the accumulation of this medicine. Hence, it may worsen your condition and lead to further liver damage.

Heart diseases

QT prolongation is a condition in which your heart muscles takes a longer time to recharge between a heart beat.Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection can cause QT prolongation, hence it is not recommended if you have heart conditions such as heart failure (condition in which heart is not able to pump sufficient amount of blood), arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), electrolyte disturbances (abnormal concentration of electrolyte levels in the body) especially low potassium levels, and/or bradycardia (slow heart beat) as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection isnot recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and harm your baby. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, the entire course of treatment should be completed. Your doctor will prescribe the dose and duration of treatment based on your condition.

Diarrhoea

Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection can cause diarrhoea as this medicine may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Contact your doctor if you experience severe watery or bloody diarrhoea.

Missed Dose

Since Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Corticosteroids

Quinidine

Aspirin

Warfarin

Metformin

Disease interactions

Central nervous system disorders

Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection may increase the risk of tremors, agitation, restlessness, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, sleeplessness, seizures, etc. Hence this medicine should be administered cautiously if you have a history of such conditions. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a disorder that causes weakness of your skeletal muscles that are responsible for movement. Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection should be used with caution if you have myasthenia gravis as this medicine may further cause muscle weakness and worsen your condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition of nerve damage resulting in weakness, numbness, sensitivity to touch, pain usually in the hands and feet. Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection should be used with caution as it may cause peripheral neuropathy. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms or if they become severe.

Tendonitis or tendon rupture

Tendon is the connective tissue that joins muscle to the bone. Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection may increase the risk of tendonitis (swelling of the tendon) and tendon rupture (a partial or complete tear of your tendon). Avoid taking Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection if you have a history of such conditions.

Diabetes

If you have diabetes, Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection should be used with caution as it may alter your blood sugar levels. Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting. Your doctor will determine an appropriate dose based on your clinical condition. You should not administer Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection on your own. Consult your doctor if you experience side effects that persist or worsen. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Apdrops Xg 0.5% Injection stops the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This helps to prevent the growth of the bacteria and eventually kills them.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Fluoroquinolones, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H1

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