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Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule
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About Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is a combination of medicine called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat various infections caused by bacteria & protozoans. Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms, Gram-negative organisms, anaerobes, and protozoa. Examples of infection caused by protozoa include dysentery (inflammation of the colon) and malaria.
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is a combination of two antibiotics: Ofloxacin and Tinidazole. Ofloxacin helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature, which means it works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It inhibits bacterial cells' process, ultimately destroying the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen). On the other hand, Tinidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their genetic material called DNA.
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration your doctor advises. It is recommended to take it with food and be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. You may sometimes experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, etc. Most of these side effects of Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath.
Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Use of Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon (tough tissue that connects muscle to bone) rupture in all ages. People taking Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule who are over 60 years are at high risk, especially those taking anti-allergic medicines like corticosteroid drugs. Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is contraindicated in people with kidney/heart diseases and those who have had lung transplants, should its use is not recommended.
Uses of Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule
Medicinal Benefits
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule contains antibiotic Ofloxacin and Tinidazole, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen). It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of their cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria. Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule has the advantage of good penetration in most deep tissues and body fluids. Hence, it is also suitable for the treatment of deep tissue and bone bacterial infections.
Side Effects of Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Ofloxacin or other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Delafloxacin, Gemifloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, and Ciprofloxacin. Taking Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule.
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Alcohol
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Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule. But intake of alcohol with Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule may damage your liver. So consuming alcohol should be avoided with Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
Caution
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule will affect pregnancy. Hence, the intake of Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it may harm your foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it may be unsafe to be used while breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Caution
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule can affect alertness and coordination. So, driving vehicles and operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, or yellow discolouration of the skin/eye.
Kidney
Caution
Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
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Ofloxa T 200mg/600mg Capsule is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
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