Zanocin
Drug name: Zanocin
Other names used:
- Oflocet®
- Oflocin®
- Tabrin®
- Tarivid®
Active Ingredients:
- ofloxacine
Therapeutic actions: Zanocin contains ofloxacin that belongs to quinolones antibiotics. Ofloxacin works by inhibiting the activity of DNA-gyrase that is essential enzyme for DNA(genetic material) reproduction. As a result, bacteria becomes unable to multiply and then die. Ofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is highly effective against Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Salmonella, Shigella, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Providentia, Pseudomonas, Hafnia, and Staphylococcus , Neisseria, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Campylobacter, Brucella, Vibrio, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Haemophilus influenzae, Versinia are also susceptible to Ofloxacin.
Indications: Zanocin is used to treat acute and chronic infections caused by susceptible to ofloxacin bacteria:
- Airways infections(acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia) caused by Haemophilus influenzae or other Gram-negative cocci.
- ENT(ear, nose and throat) infectious diseases
- Infections of the bones and joints
- Infections of the abdominal cavity
- Bacterial enteritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Kidney and urogenital infections
- Gonorrhea
- Infections of the blood(sepsis)
Zanocin can also be used as prophylactic remedy in people with a weak immunity.
Contraindications and cautions: Do not use Zanocin if any of the following conditions apply to you:
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to Ofloxacin or to quinolones antibiotics
- Epilepsy
- Any CNS(central nervous system) disorders manifested with seizures
- Children under 18 years old
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Lack of the enzyme G6PD in the blood (G6PD deficiency)
Talk with your health care provider prior to taking Zanocin if you experience:
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- History if seizures
- Psychiatric disorders
Warning!
- This medication can cause hypersensitivity of the skin. Avoid direct sun rays while taking Ofloxacin
- Alcohol may enhance the effect of Ofloxacin, increasing the risk of side effects.
- Ofloxacin may reduce the ability to drive or operate any machinery.
Stop taking this medication if you noticed first symptoms of the joints inflammation
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Zanocin will experience it or any other.
- Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching
- CNS: headache, insomnia, dizziness, numbness, abnormal movements of the hands, legs, face, neck and tongue
- Digestive system: diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Zanocin, please read the information provided with ofloxacin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Zanocin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
- You may increase the risk for seizures if you use Zanocin in combination with NSAID's and Theophylline.
- Ofloxacin may enhance the effects of blood thinners(warfarin and nicoumalone)
- Antacids decreases the absorption of Ofloxacin, reducing its therapeutic effect.
- Cyclosporin may cause kidney damage while taking Ofloxacin.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Zanocin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
