aroxy tablet - Roxithromycin (150mg) medicine

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Roxithromycin (150mg)
🏭 East African (India) Overseas 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 23, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 23, 2026

What is aroxy tablet used for?

This medicine contains Roxithromycin (150mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis.. Always consult your doctor before use.

  • Generic Name: Roxithromycin
  • Manufacturer: East African (India) Overseas
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 aroxy tablet Uses & Benefits

Respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, genitourinary infections, dental infections.

Off-label uses: Lyme disease, pertussis, atypical mycobacterial infections.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Roxithromycin
Brand NameAtrox
ManufacturerEast African (India) Overseas
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassMacrolides
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract; food may delay absorption but not extent.
DistributionWidely distributed into tissues and fluids; high concentrations in lungs, tonsils, and prostate.
Protein Binding96%
MetabolismHepatic metabolism via demethylation and hydrolysis; not extensively metabolized.
Half-Life12 hours
ExcretionPrimarily fecal (biliary excretion); about 7-10% renal.
Bioavailability72-85%
Onset of Action1-2 hours
Peak Plasma Time2 hours
Duration of Action12 hours

How It Works

Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis.

Mechanism Steps

1Roxithromycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria.
2It inhibits the translocation step of protein synthesis.
3Prevents peptide chain elongation, leading to bacteriostatic effect.

💡 How to Take aroxy tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of aroxy tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Severe allergic reactions
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Hepatitis
QT prolongation
Pseudomembranous colitis

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Pancreatitis
Hearing loss
Myasthenia gravis exacerbation
Interstitial nephritis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
Warfarin Moderate Increased INR and bleeding risk
Ergotamine Major Risk of ergotism (vasospasm)
Cisapride Major Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias
Theophylline Moderate Increased theophylline levels and toxicity

🚨 Major Interactions

  • Ergotamine
  • Dihydroergotamine
  • Cisapride
  • Pimozide
  • Terfenadine
  • Astemizole

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Theophylline
  • Digoxin
  • Cyclosporine
  • Disopyramide
  • Midazolam
  • Triazolam

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction; but alcohol may increase GI side effects.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to roxithromycin or any macrolide; concomitant use with ergot derivatives or cisapride.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; caution advised.

💊 Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, supportive measures; no specific antidote.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

🔄 Substitutes for aroxy tablet

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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