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Floxaday is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Floxaday have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Floxaday. 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.
The most common side effects of Floxaday are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Floxaday as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Floxaday normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Floxaday's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Floxaday's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency must refrain from the use of Floxaday since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxaday are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Floxaday have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Floxaday is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Floxaday 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
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Is the use of Floxaday safe for pregnant women?
Floxaday can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Floxaday right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Floxaday safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Floxaday. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Floxaday on the Kidneys?
Floxaday rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxaday on the Liver?
Side effects of Floxaday on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Floxaday on the Heart?
Floxaday is rarely harmful for the heart.
Floxaday should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxaday unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxaday habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Floxaday.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Floxaday will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Floxaday is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Floxaday for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Floxaday
Floxaday may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxaday
Consumption of alcohol and Floxaday together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Maxaquin® (lomefloxacin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019