Cudox Injection belongs to a class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Cudox Injectionare as follows:<ul><li>Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Cudox Injection helps treat UTIs caused by susceptible bacterial strains.</li><li>Intestinal infections: Cudox Injection treats bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract, such as enteritis and traveler's diarrhea.</li><li>Respiratory tract infections: Cudox Injection is indicated for conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, and other lung infections caused by bacteria.</li><li>Treatment of skin infections: Cudox Injection is used to treat acne, infected wounds, and other skin and soft tissue infections.</li><li>Treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Cudox Injection treats gonorrhoea, syphilis, and other STIs.</li><li>Gum infections (periodontitis): Cudox Injection treats periodontal infections by reducing inflammation and bacterial growth.</li><li>Eye infections: Cudox Injection treats ocular bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis and trachoma.</li><li>Treatment and prevention of anthrax: Cudox Injection may also be used to treat anthrax.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Cudox Injection belongs to the class of medicines called tetracycline antibiotics which is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-negative, gram-positive bacteria, anaerobes, and some parasites. It is used to treat respiratory tract infections (influenza, pneumonia), genitourinary infections (syphilis, gonorrhoea), anthrax infection, sinuses, eye, and skin infections. Besides this, it is also indicated in the tick-borne infections (typhus fever) caused by the Rickettsia group of bacteria like typhus fever. Off-label, usage includes the prevention of malaria and the treatment of acne.

FAQs

What is the use of Cudox Injection?

Cudox Injection belongs to a group of medications called tetracycline antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, respiratory infections, eye infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhoea, syphilis), and gum infections (periodontitis). Besides this, Cudox Injection may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax.

How does Cudox Injection work?

Cudox Injection stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for their survival. Thereby, Cudox Injection helps treat bacterial infections.

Can I stop taking Cudox Injection if I feel better?

No, Cudox Injection should not be stopped even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and completing the full course is necessary; otherwise, the infection might re-appear in a more severe form and will also become difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.

What should I avoid while taking Cudox Injection?

If you are taking Cudox Injection, avoid taking antacids containing aluminium, calcium or magnesium or other drugs containing these cations; oral zinc, iron salts or bismuth preparations within 2 hours of consumption of Cudox Injection as they may affect the absorption of Cudox Injection. Avoid taking dairy products within 2 hours of taking Cudox Injection as they may also impair the absorption of Cudox Injection.

Does Cudox Injection cause teeth staining?

Use of Cudox Injection during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and in children below the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). So, it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age.

Does Cudox Injection increase skin sensitivity?

Cudox Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. So, apply sunscreen while going out and wear protective clothing and sunglasses. Avoid prolonged and unnecessary exposure to sunlight.

Does Cudox Injection affect efficacy of birth control pills?

Cudox Injection may lower the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, rings, patches, or injections. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, your doctor may advise regarding other forms of contraception.

Does Cudox Injection prevent malarial infection?

Cudox InjectionÂ does not completely prevent malaria caused by P. falciparum as Cudox Injection is given as a prophylactic regimen (protection) whenever anyone enters a malaria-prone area.