Latamoxef (Na)
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Latamoxef (Na) (or moxalactam) is an oxacephem antibiotic usually grouped with the cephalosporins. In oxacephems such as latamoxef, the sulfur atom of the cephalosporin core is replaced with an oxygen atom. Latamoxef (Na) is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including respiratory tract, ear, skin and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the drug at regular intervals of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Latamoxef (Na) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the drug it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indications
Latamoxef (Na) is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint infection, GI infections, Gynecological infections, Meningitis, Respiratory tract infections, Septicemia, Skin infections, Soft tissue infections, UTI.
Contraindications
Latamoxef (Na)
Side Effects
Latamoxef (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bleeding, Hypothrombinemia, Platelet dysfunction. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Latamoxef (Na) therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Latamoxef (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Skin rashes, Hematuria, Hyperuricemia, Pyuria, Raised serum creatinine.
Warnings
No data regarding the Warnings/Precautions of Latamoxef (Na) is available.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
7.14 to 57.14 mg/kg (32 (32.14)) 24 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Latamoxef (Na) was found.
Storage
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Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.