Ofloxacin

Generic Name : Ofloxacin
Pronunciation : oflox-a-cin
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International- Floxin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, and others.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications) : Hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 200 to 800 mg per day in divided doses.
Eye drops- Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) every 4 hours.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Avoid exposure to sunlight.
* It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly.
* Avoid alcohol consumption.
* Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
Side Effects :
Most Common - Nausea, headache, sleeplessness, genital itching in women, dizziness, vaginal inflammation, diarrhea and vomiting.
Body as a whole - Weakness, chills, uneasiness, extremity pain and nosebleed.
Heart - Heart arrest, fluid retention, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, palpitations and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion.
Genitourinary - Burning, irritation, pain and rash of the female genitalia, painful menstrual period, irregular periods, painful urination, urinary frequency and urinary retention.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Seizures, anxiety, cognitive change, depression, dream abnormality, emotion, hallucinations, tingling, fainting, unsteadiness, tremor and confusion.
Metabolic - Increased thirst and weight loss.
Respiratory - Respiratory arrest, cough and runny nose.
Skin - Shock, increased sweating and hives.
Eye and ENT - Hearing loss, ringing in the ear, and sensitivity to light.
Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature (25-30°C).