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Ofexin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Ofexin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ofexin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ofexin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ofexin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ofexin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ofexin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ofexin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ofexin in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Ofexin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Ofexin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Ofexin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ofexin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ofexin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ofexin. It is best to stop taking Ofexin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ofexin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ofexin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Ofexin on the Kidneys?
Ofexin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofexin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofexin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofexin on the Heart?
Ofexin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Ofexin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofexin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofexin habit forming or addictive?
Ofexin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ofexin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ofexin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ofexin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ofexin
Taking Ofexin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofexin
Consuming Ofexin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Ofexin is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Ofexin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofexin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Ofexin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Yes, Ofexin can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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