Drug containing ofloxacin, antibiotic prescription only.

Belonging to the family of quinolones, antibiotic used to treat infections of the urinary tract and genital gonococcal infections and some lung diseases among others.

Contraindications
Allergy to the family of quinolone antibiotics.
History of tendonitis by the use of quinolones.
Child up to the age of 18 years approximately (end of growth).
Deficiency of glucose 6 phosphate.
Serious kidney failure.
Epilepsy and seizures.
Pregnancy and lactation.

Drug interactions
Drugs containing salts of aluminum and used as digestive dressing should not be taken simultaneously with ofloxacin. Should also observe a period of at least four hours between the taking of this antibiotic and digestive dressings that contain aluminum, magnesium or calcium.
It is same with the other drugs containing iron, didanosine, sucralfate and zinc.
Anticoagulants or the drug Theophylline and caffeine are likely to interfere with this drug.

Directions for use
This antibiotic tablets be swallowed with a large glass of water. Other fluids used for swallowing this medication must not be of dairy products.

Dosage
Adult: a Tablet morning and evening.
In the case of cystitis in women of less than 65 years: a Tablet morning and night for three days.

Adverse effects

• Heartburn.
• Diarrhea.
• Abdominal pain.
• Nausea.
• Loss of appetite.
• Vaginal candidiasis.
• Photosensitization (dermatosis linked to the Sun).
• Skin rash (buttons appearance).
• Muscle pain.
• Arthralgia (joint pain).
• Tendonitis.
• Headaches (headaches).
• Sleep disorders and dizziness.
• Buzzes of ear.
• Tingling sensation.
• Convulsions.
• Earthquake.
• Psychological disturbance.
• Nervousness.
• Confusion.
• Anxiety.
• Allergy.
• Urticaria.
• Quincke edema.
• Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction).
• Serious kidney failure.
• Impairment of pancreatic tissue type of pancreatitis.
• Impairment of liver tissue type of hepatitis.
• Change of blood tests focusing on form count (number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets).
• Increase in transaminases.

Comments
This drug is likely to lead to the development of photosensitization of the Sun-related skin problem or to ultraviolet radiation as those emitted by a lamp tanning among other. It is therefore necessary to avoid exposure to the Sun.
On the other hand it can also cause tendon damage. This is the reason why before any pain appearing to be tendonitis, it is necessary to promptly stop this medication and consult your doctor.
Some people prone to seizures or having presented history of convulsions that deficiency glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase or myasthenia are taking this medication.
This drug is likely to cause neurological disorders that must be taken into account before driving in the driver. Vigilance is also likely to be altered also.
A susceptibility to urinary tract infection or a suspicion of urinary tract infections, should more often be prescribed by the doctor. It is a further review to highlight responsible for germ of a urinary tract infection among others. The results of this review are likely to be distorted if prior self-medication. This is the reason why, among others, should not take antibiotics without medical advice.
Some patients have an infection of the genital tract. The partner is sometimes also concerned that he has no symptoms (it is asymptomatic). Contamination of the patient is always possible in the absence of joint treatment.
The absorption of tea or coffee is likely to increase or prolong the effects this drug.