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Hepaximin 200

Tablet - (200mg)
arogga-brand
Aristopharma Limited
Generic: Rifaximin
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Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepaximin 200. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hepaximin 200 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepaximin 200 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Hepaximin 200 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepaximin 200 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hepaximin 200 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Hepaximin 200 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hepaximin 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Medicine Overview of Hepaximin 200mg Tablet

Introduction
Hepaximin 200 is an antibiotic that treats hepatic encephalopathy, a condition in which the liver fails to remove harmful toxins from the blood, leading to brain damage. Symptoms include agitation, confusion, muscle problems, difficulty in speaking a ... Show more
Uses of Hepaximin 200
  • Hepatic encephalopathy
Side effects of Hepaximin 200
Common
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
How to use Hepaximin 200
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hepaximin 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Hepaximin 200 works
Hepaximin 200 is an antibiotic. It works by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. This treats your infection and relieves symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy (agitation, confusion, muscle problems). This also helps reduce the ... Show more
What if you forget to take Hepaximin 200?
If you miss a dose of Hepaximin 200, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
  • Hepaximin 200 reduces the risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in patients with liver disease.
  • It may cause reddish discoloration of urine. This is normal and harmless.
  • Stop taking Hepaximin 200 and inform your doctor if you have severe diarrhea during or after using Hepaximin 200.
  • Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better.
Brief Description
Indication
Traveler's diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome
Administration
May take with or without food
Adult Dose
Traveler's Diarrhea 200 mg PO q8hr for 3 days Hepatic Encephalopathy Maintenance of remission 550 mg PO q12hr Irritable Bowel Syndrome Indic ... Show more
Child Dose
Traveler's Diarrhea <12 years: Safety and efficacy not established >12 years: 200 mg PO q8hr for 3 days, with or without food
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Rifaximin or to any of the rifamycin antimicrobial agents, or any components of this product.
Mode of Action
Antimicrobial action is a result of binding to the beta-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, resulting in inhibition of transcription. ... Show more
Precaution
Rifaximin is not found to be effective in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or blood in the stools. Rifaximin therapy should be disconti ... Show more
Side Effect
>10% Flatulence (11%) 1-10% Headache (10%),Rectal tenesmus (7%),Abdominal pain (7%),Defecation urgency (6%),Nausea (5%),Constipation (4%),Pyrexia ... Show more
Interaction
Although in vitro studies demonstrated the potential of rifaximin to interact with cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4), a clinical drug-drug interaction study de ... Show more

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.