OFLOX 400MG TABLET

Oflox 400 MG Tablet is an antibiotic drug that fights against bacterial infections. It is used in the treatment of infections that are caused by bacteria, such as chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, Chlamydia, anthrax and plague.

This medication works by inhibiting the production of certain enzymes in the DNA of a bacteria, which are necessary for the survival and growth of this bacterial infection. Therefore, this antibiotic drug fights against bacterial infections by killing the bacteria and inhibiting the process of bacterial cell division.

Oflox 400 MG Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that kills bacteria and hinders their growth. This antibiotic is a part of a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones, which work to treat infections that have been caused by bacteria. It is highly effective in treating conditions such as infectious diarrhea, cellulitis, prostatitis, plague, pneumonia and tuberculosis.

This medication fights against both Gram-negative as well as Gram-positive bacteria. It damages double stranded bacterial DNA and hinders DNA relaxation, thus inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA. In this way, Oflox 400 MG Tablet inhibits the process of cell division for bacterial DNA, which helps you to get rid of a bacterial infection.

Oflox 400 MG Tablet is available in the form of tablets or capsules that are taken orally, in the form of eye or ear drops, and can also be injected intravenously. It is advisable to take this medication only under the strict guidelines of your doctor.

Follow this prescription until the course is complete, even if the symptoms disappear. You should not skip a dose and avoid taking an extra tablet to make up for it.

It is possible for some people to experience a few common side effects from taking Oflox 400 MG Tablet like headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping and dry mouth. These side effects are minor and may not require medical attention, unless they persist for over a week.

However, there are certain severe side effects such as hallucinations, tendonitis, mood swings, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, fatigue and a numbing sensation of the feet or hands. Not everyone experiences these side effects, it occurs only in a few cases. If you do experience any of these side effects, seek medical help immediately.

If you are allergic to Oflox 400 MG Tablet, you might experience symptoms such as itchiness, swollen tongue, face, throat, hands or feet, trouble breathing and rashes. You should stop taking this medicine as soon as you manifest any of these symptoms and contact your doctor immediately.

Some people are more likely to face harmful side effects, if they also suffer from other conditions like brain disorders, seizures, heart conditions, kidney problems, myasthenia gravis, liver disease, epilepsy, tendonitis, an antibiotic allergy, bone disorders and problems of the joints.

It is advisable to inform your doctor of these conditions beforehand if he/she recommends taking Oflox 400 MG Tablet. It is advisable for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, and children below 16 years, to avoid taking this antibiotic since it can lead to harmful consequences.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

The most common use of this medication is:

• PneumoniaOfloxacin is used in the treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia which is a most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae.
• BronchitisOfloxacin is used in the treatment of bronchitis which is an inflammation in lungs caused by Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, and some Mycoplasma Pneumonia.
• PyelonephritisOfloxacin is used in the treatment of Pyelonephritis which is a type of kidney infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumonia.
• CystitisOfloxacin is used in the treatment of cystitis which is a bladder infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumonia.
• ProstatitisOfloxacin is used in the treatment of Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland that produces semen) caused by Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas and Enterococcus species.
• Gonococcal InfectionOfloxacin is used in the treatment of Gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
• Joint InfectionOfloxacin is used in the treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
• Pneumonia With Cystic FibrosisOfloxacin is used in the treatment of Pneumonia with Cystic Fibrosis (an inherited disease that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and promotes the growth of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Hemophilus influenza).