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Perflox 400mg Tablet
Perflox 400mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Pefloxacin, which kills infection-causing bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, itching, and dizziness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Perflox 400mg Tablet is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including pneumonia, typhoid fever, urinary tract and gonorrhea (sexually transmitted disease). Bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.
Perflox 400mg Tablet contains Pefloxacin, an antibacterial that helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. Perflox 400mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen).
Take Perflox 400mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Perflox 400mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, itching, and dizziness. Most of these side effects of Perflox 400mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before starting Perflox 400mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Perflox 400mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Perflox 400mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Perflox 400mg Tablet as it causes increased dizziness. Perflox 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.
Perflox 400mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, soft tissue, pneumonia, urinary tract, and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). It is also used for the treatment of typhoid fever. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also prevents the repairing of bacterial cells. Overall, it kills the bacteria.
Do not take Perflox 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you had swelling or tearing of tendons while taking quinolone antibiotics. Perflox 400mg Tablet is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) at all age groups; this risk is higher in patients older than 60years, who are taking corticosteroids and have had kidney, heart, or lung transplants. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation while taking Perflox 400mg Tablet. Perflox 400mg Tablet should not be taken un for conditions like kidney and liver disease, epilepsy/fit disorder, and history of brain and spinal cord disease. Avoid contact with sunlight as it may cause severe sunburn. Immediately discontinue the Perflox 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you get itchy skin, a rash, swelling of face and mouth, or have a problem in breathing. Do not take Perflox 400mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Perflox 400mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Perflox 400mg Tablet as it causes increased dizziness. Perflox 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Perflox 400mg Tablet should not be recommended for children less than 12 years old.
Drug-Drug Interaction: This Perflox 400mg Tablet may have an interaction with antidiabetic medicines (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, metformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide), blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin), medicines used in asthma (theophylline).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid dairy products such as milk and yoghurt while taking Perflox 400mg Tablet as they might decrease the effectiveness of Perflox 400mg Tablet.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Perflox 400mg Tablet may have interactions with tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), diabetes, kidney, liver, and heart problems.
Tendon damage can occur after a few months of starting Perflox 400mg Tablet treatment. The onset of symptoms and signs of the side effects may be delayed several months after stopping treatment. At the first sign of tendinitis (like painful swelling or inflammation), immediately stop taking Perflox 400mg Tablet. The affected limbs should be appropriately treated (e.g., immobilization).
A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. A few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.
Alcohol
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Alcohol may cause unpleasant, serious side effects if consumed while on treatment with Perflox 400mg Tablet. So, consumption of alcohol should be avoided while using Perflox 400mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
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Avoid taking Perflox 400mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Perflox 400mg Tablet is not recommended for using in breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
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Perflox 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take Perflox 400mg Tablet.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Perflox 400mg Tablet if you have liver disease.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney problems before taking Perflox 400mg Tablet.
Children
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Perflox 400mg Tablet should not be given to children below 12 years due to the increased risk of serious side effects.
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