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Oxacin 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 Oxacin safe for pregnant women?
Oxacin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oxacin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oxacin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oxacin. Immediately discontinue Oxacin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Oxacin on the Kidneys?
Oxacin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxacin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oxacin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oxacin on the Heart?
Side effects of Oxacin rarely affect the heart.
Oxacin 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 Oxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxacin habit forming or addictive?
Oxacin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxacin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oxacin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oxacin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oxacin
Oxacin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxacin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oxacin as it can have severe side effects.
Oxacin 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.
Yes, Oxacin 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.
Oxacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oxacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Oxacin is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Take Oxacin as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ocuflox® (ofloxacin)