Odycin
Generic Name: Moxifloxacin
Dosage Form: Tablet
TG Name: Anti-infectives
1. What is Odycin® Tablet?
Odycin® (Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride 400 mg) tablets, for oral use is a is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated for treating infections in adults (18 years of age and older) caused by designated susceptible bacteria.
2. How Odycin® works in our body?
Odycin® is a synthetic fluoroquinolone that exhibits bactericidal action by inhibiting the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.
3. What are the indications of Odycin®?
- Community Acquired Pneumonia
- Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
- Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
- Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
- Plague
4. What are the dosage & administration of Odycin®?
Odycin® 400 mg tablet is only indicated for adults (18 years of age and older) for oral use only in the conditions listed below:
| Type of Infection | Dose Every 24 hours | Duration (days) |
|---|---|---|
| Community Acquired Pneumonia | 400 mg | 7-14 |
| Acute Bacterial Sinusitis | 400 mg | 10 |
| Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis | 400 mg | 5 |
| Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI) | 400 mg | 7 |
| Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections | 400 mg | 5-14 |
| Plague | 400 mg | 10-14 |
5. What are the contraindications of Odycin®?
Odycin® is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or any member of the quinolone class of antibiotics
6. What are the adverse effects of Odycin®?
The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions of Odycin® 400 mg Tablet are:
Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture, Peripheral Neuropathy, Central Nervous System Effects, Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis, QT Prolongation, Other Serious and Sometimes Fatal Adverse Reactions, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea, Blood Glucose Disturbances, Photosensitivity/Photo toxicity
7. What would be the storage condition of Odycin®?
Keep in a cool and dry place, below 25° C. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
