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Maxaquin |
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- Description - |
Maxaquin is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat lower respiratoryinfections, including chronic bronchitis, and urinary tract infections,including cystitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder).Maxaquin is also given before bladder surgery and prostate biopsyto prevent the infections that sometimes follow these operations.
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Headache, nausea |
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Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum, such as Maalox or Gaviscon
Caffeine (including coffee, tea, and some soft drinks)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune and Neoral)
Didanosine (Videx) chewable tablets or powder for oral solution
Probenecid (Benemid)
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Vitamins or products containing iron or zinc
Do not take the antacids, Videx preparations, or Carafate within4 hours before or 2 hours after a dose of Maxaquin.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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