Ofloxin

Drug name: Ofloxin

Active Ingredients:

Ofloxacin

Therapeutic actions: Ofloxin contains ofloxacin that belongs to quinolones antibiotics. Ofloxacin inhibits the activity of DNA-gyrase that is essential ferment for DNA(genetic material) reproduction. As a result, bacteria can not replicate and then die. Ofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is high 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: Ofloxin 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.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Kidney and urogenital infections
Gonorrhea
Infections of the blood(sepsis)
Infections of the bones and joints
Infections of the abdominal cavity
Bacterial enteritis
ENT(ear, nose and throat) infectious diseases

Ofloxacin can also be used as prophylactic remedy in people with a weak immunity.

Contraindications and cautions: Do not use Ofloxacin if you experience the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity or 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 Ofloxacin 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.

S top taking this medication if you noticed first of the joints inflammation.

Ofloxacin side effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this 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 Ofloxacin will experience it or any other.

Digestive system: diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting
reactions: skin rash, itching
CNS: headache, insomnia, dizziness, numbness, abnormal movements of the hands, legs, face, neck and tongue

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 Ofloxacin, please read the information provided with Ofloxacin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Ofloxacin. 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 Ofloxacin 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 Ofloxacin 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.