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Of Ind, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Of Ind have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Of Ind depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Of Ind can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Of Ind normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Of Ind has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Of Ind related warnings talks about Of Ind's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Of Ind is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Of Ind have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Of Ind may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Of Ind is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Of Ind 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 Of Ind safe for pregnant women?
OF Ind may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of OF Ind, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Of Ind safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of OF Ind. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Of Ind on the Kidneys?
OF Ind has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Of Ind on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of OF Ind on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Of Ind on the Heart?
Side effects of OF Ind rarely affect the heart.
Of Ind 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 Of Ind unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Of Ind habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Of Ind.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Of Ind as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Of Ind only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Of Ind for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Of Ind
Taking Of Ind with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Of Ind
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Of Ind as it can have severe side effects.
Yes OF Ind is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
OF Ind 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.
No, OF Ind is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Discontinuing OF Ind on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
OF Ind is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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