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Piraflox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Piraflox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Piraflox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Piraflox as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Piraflox 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.
In addition, Piraflox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Piraflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Piraflox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Piraflox in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Piraflox have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Piraflox may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Piraflox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Piraflox 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 Piraflox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Piraflox. It is best to stop taking Piraflox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Piraflox safe during breastfeeding?
Piraflox can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Piraflox on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Piraflox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Piraflox on the Liver?
Piraflox has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Piraflox on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Piraflox on the heart have been reported.
Piraflox 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 Piraflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Piraflox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Piraflox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Piraflox. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Piraflox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Piraflox in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Piraflox
When consumed with certain foods, Piraflox may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piraflox
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Piraflox as it can have severe side effects.
Piraflox can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Piraflox 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.
Take Piraflox if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Piraflox is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
It is recommended to avoid taking Piraflox with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
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