Roxithromycin

Other names: Surlid, Rulide, Biaxsig, Roxar.

Commonly Prescribed For: Roxithromycin is generally prescribed for treating respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and soft tissue infections. This medication can also be used for treating various bacterial infections. It is commonly used with other medications.

How to take it: Roxithromycin is available in the form of tablets or as oral suspension to be taken via mouth. Nearly 150 mg of this medication is normally taken two times every day. Take this medication as prescribed.

How it works: Roxithromycin belongs to a group of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. This medication works to thwart the growth of bacteria.

Common side effects: Common side effects include nausea, malaises, vomiting, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, hallucinations, sore and itchy vagina, loss of appetite, flatulence, altered taste, oral thrush, sore tongue or mouth, tiredness, ringing in the ears, moniliasis, urticaria, abgioedema, and rash. Some side effects include severe abdominal cramps, severe skin rash, watery and severe diarrhea, asthma, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and inflammation of the face and tongue.