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Galoff is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Galoff has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Galoff. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Galoff have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Galoff are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Galoff is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Galoff has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Galoff related warnings section.
Galoff is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Galoff have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Galoff have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Galoff is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Galoff 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 Galoff safe for pregnant women?
Galoff may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Galoff again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Galoff safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Galoff. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Galoff on the Kidneys?
Galoff may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Galoff on the Liver?
Side effects of Galoff rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Galoff on the Heart?
Galoff may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Galoff 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 Galoff unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Galoff habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Galoff has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Galoff. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Galoff is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Galoff is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Galoff
When consumed with certain foods, Galoff may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Galoff
Consumption of alcohol and Galoff together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Galoff 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.
Yes, long-term use of Galoff can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Take Galoff 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.
Galoff 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.
Discontinuing Galoff on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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