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Ofloxibact is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Ofloxibact have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Ofloxibact depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ofloxibact can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Ofloxibact normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ofloxibact is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ofloxibact has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ofloxibact related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Ofloxibact since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ofloxibact are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ofloxibact with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ofloxibact is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ofloxibact 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 Ofloxibact safe for pregnant women?
Ofloxibact can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofloxibact right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ofloxibact safe during breastfeeding?
Ofloxibact 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 Ofloxibact on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofloxibact on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofloxibact on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofloxibact on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofloxibact on the Heart?
Ofloxibact may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Ofloxibact 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 Ofloxibact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofloxibact habit forming or addictive?
Ofloxibact 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 Ofloxibact can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ofloxibact only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ofloxibact cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ofloxibact
When consumed with certain foods, Ofloxibact may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloxibact
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ofloxibact as it can have severe side effects.
Yes Ofloxibact 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.
Ofloxibact 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.
Ofloxibact is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofloxibact without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Ofloxibact causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Ofloxibact 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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