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Vitoflox 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vitoflox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Vitoflox safe for pregnant women?
Vitoflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Vitoflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Vitoflox safe during breastfeeding?
Vitoflox 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 Vitoflox on the Kidneys?
Vitoflox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vitoflox on the Liver?
Vitoflox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Vitoflox on the Heart?
Vitoflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Vitoflox 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 Vitoflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vitoflox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vitoflox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vitoflox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Vitoflox can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Vitoflox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Vitoflox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vitoflox
Vitoflox may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vitoflox
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Vitoflox as it can have severe side effects.
It is recommended to avoid taking Vitoflox 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.
Yes, Vitoflox 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.
Vitoflox 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.
Take Vitoflox 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.
Yes Vitoflox 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.
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