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Floxin Generic name: ofloxacin Brand name: Floxin What is oflaxacin? Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. It belongs to the same class of drugs as cipro, the medication used against anthrax. Ofloxacin displays a marked efficacy, because it quickly reaches a high concentration in the blood stream. In what form does the pharmacist sell oflaxacin? Oflaxacin is normally sold as a film-coated tablet. The typical Floxin tablet has a volume of 400 mg. What health problem is corrected by the use of Floxin? Floxin is used to treat infections in the upper respiratory tract (such as bronchitis and pneumonia), infections caused by sexually transmitted diseases (other than syphilis), infections of the prostate, infections of the urinary tract, infections of the pelvis, and skin infections in various parts of the body.
How to take Floxin: As an antibiotic, Floxin should be taken at regularly spaced intervals. It is generally taken twice a day, with an interval of 12 hours between each administration of a Floxin tablet. For what length of time should Floxin be taken? The patient’s physician will indicate the number of days that the patient needs to take the Floxin tablets. The number of days will vary, depending on the type of infection that needs to be treated. The patient should plan to finish the entire Floxin prescription. This could take anywhere from 3 to 14 days. Side effects of Floxin: Patients taking Floxin have been known to report the following problems: joint pain, muscle aches, pressure in the ears, vision problems, burning or tingling on the skin and muscle weakness. Because Floxin becomes concentrated in the brain as well as the bloodstream, it can cause forgetfulness and insomnia. Precautions regarding use of Floxin: Take Floxin with plenty of fluids; do not take Floxin with vitamins or mineral supplements. Floxin should be taken by a patient without a full stomach. Do not use Floxin if you plan to eat something within the next hour; do not use Floxin if less than 2 hours have passed since your last meal. Warnings about issues affecting the users of Floxin: Floxin should not be used by a patient taking an antacid containing calcium, aluminum or magnesium. A patient taking Floxin should enjoy only a moderate-level consumption of alcohol. The patient should wear protective clothing and sunscreen, if going outside for a lengthy period while taking Floxin. When to use extra caution while taking Floxin: Floxin has been shown to interact with the following medications: theophyllin and other antibiotics, anticoagulants, NSAIDs, antacids, diabetes medications, quinapril, and sucralfate. Floxin has been known to create an allergic reaction in certain individuals. Signs of allergy include swelling of the face, sore throat, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, a heart that beats too rapidly and hives. When not to use Floxin: Floxin should not be taken by a woman who is either pregnant or nursing. What to do if you get an overdose of Floxin: If your body takes-in an excessive amount of Floxin, then contact your physician right away. What to do if you miss a dose of Floxin: If you miss a dose of Flonase, then administer the prescribed dose as soon as possible. If you are close to the time for the administration of a repeat dose, then wait the interval of time that will bring you to the appointed time for the next dose. Do not discontinue taking the Floxin until you have used all of the tablets prescribed by the physician. How to store Floxin: Store Floxin at room temperature. Keep it away from heat and light. What is Floxin Otic? Floxin Otic is a liquid form of oflaxacin. It is the brand name for a type of ear drop. Who should use Floxin Otic? Floxin Otic is used to treat ear infections. Read above about the precautions and warnings regarding use of Floxin and about the times to use extra precautions. All of those instructions apply as well to a determination of the appropriate use of Floxin Otic.
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