Ofloxacin is manufactured by Janssen-Ortho Inc. This medicine is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

 

Why is Ofloxacin prescribed?

Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. Ofloxacin tablets have been used effectively to treat lower respiratory tract infections, including chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (except syphilis), pelvic inflammatory disease, and infections of the urinary tract, prostate gland, and skin. Ofloxacin Otic solution is used to treat ear infections.

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Most important fact about Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin kills a variety of bacteria, and is frequently used to treat infections in many parts of the body. However, you should stop taking the drug and notify your doctor immediately at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Although quite rare, serious and occasionally fatal allergic reactions have been reported, some after only one dose. Signs of an impending reaction include swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, rapid heartbeat, tingling, itching, and hives.

How should you take Ofloxacin?

You may take Ofloxacin tablets with or without food. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids while taking the tablets.Do not take mineral supplements, vitamins with iron or minerals, Videx chewable tablets and pediatric powder, or antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium within 2 hours of taking Ofloxacin tablets.Ofloxacin Otic solution should be administered as follows:

Wash hands. Clean the outer ear of any discharge. Do not insert any object into the ear canal. Warm the drops by holding the bottle in your hand for one or two minutes. Have the individual receiving the drops lie on his or her side with the affected ear up. Place the prescribed number of drops in the ear. Do not touch the applicator to the ear or your fingers. If a middle ear infection is involved, gently press the flap in front of the ear canal 4 times to help push the drops inward. For an outer ear canal infection, gently pull the ear upward and backward while giving the drops.

Keep the ear facing upward for 5 minutes to allow drops to be absorbed into the ear. Take Ofloxacin exactly as prescribed. You need to complete the full course of therapy to obtain best results and decrease the risk of a recurrence of the infection.--If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.--Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.

What side effects may occur with Ofloxacin?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Ofloxacin.FLOXIN TABLETS

More common side effects may include:
Diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headache, itching of genital area in women, nausea, vaginal inflammation, vomiting

Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abdominal pain and cramps, aggressiveness or hostility, agitation, anemia, anxiety, asthma, blood in the urine, blurred vision, body pain, bruising, burning or rash of the female genitals, burning sensation in the upper chest, changeable emotions, changes in thinking and perception, chest pain, confusion, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), continual runny nose, constipation, cough, decreased appetite, depression, difficult or labored breathing, disorientation, disturbed dreams, disturbed sense of smell, double vision, dry mouth, exaggerated sense of well-being, excessive perspiration, fainting, fatigue, fear, fever, fluid retention, frequent urination, gas, hallucinations, hearing disturbance or loss, hepatitis, hiccups, high or low blood pressure, high or low blood sugar, hives, inability to urinate, increased urination, indigestion, inflammation of the colon, inflammation or rupture of tendons, intolerance to light, involuntary eye movement, itching, joint pain, kidney problems, lack of coordination, light-headedness, liver problems, menstrual changes, muscle pain, nervousness, nightmares, nosebleed, pain, pain in arms and legs, painful or difficult urination, purple or red areas/spots on the skin, rapid heartbeat, rash, reddened skin, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, severe allergic reaction, skin inflammation and flaking or eruptions, sleepiness, sleep problems, sore mouth or throat, speech difficulty, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe skin eruptions), stomach and intestinal upset or bleeding, taste distortion, thirst, throbbing or fluttering heartbeat, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, unexplained bleeding from the uterus, vaginal discharge, vaginal yeast infection, vague feeling of illness, vertigo, visual disturbances, weakness, weight loss, yellowing of eyes and skinFLOXIN OTIC SOLUTION

More common side effects may include:
Abnormal or bitter taste, itching

Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, bad breath, bleeding from the ear, coughing, decreased sense of touch, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, discomfort upon application, dizziness, dry mouth, earache, fever, headache, hives, hot flushes, increased muscle movement, indigestion, inflammation or rupture of a tendon, nausea, nose inflammation, outer ear infection, pain, rapid heartbeat, rash, ringing in the ears, sinus inflammation, skin inflammation and flaking or sores, throat inflammation,tingling or pins and needles, vertigo, vomiting

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Ofloxacin

If Ofloxacin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ofloxacin with the following:

Antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Calcium supplements such as Caltrate
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
Didanosine (Videx)
Insulin
Iron supplements such as Feosol
Multivitamins containing zinc
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin and Naprosyn
Oral diabetes drugs such as Diabinese and Micronase
Probenecid (Benemid)
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Theophylline-containing drugs, such as Theo-Dur

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Ofloxacin

The effects of Ofloxacin during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless your doctor has determined that the benefit to you outweighs the risk to the unborn baby. Ofloxacin appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment with Ofloxacin is finished.

Recommended Ofloxacin dosage

FLOXIN TABLETS Worsening of Chronic Bronchitis

The usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.PneumoniaThe usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.GonorrheaThe usual dose is 400 milligrams taken once.Sexually Transmitted Infections of the Cervix or UrethraThe usual dose is 300 milligrams every 12 hours for 7 days, for a total daily dose of 600 milligrams.Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseThe usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.Mild to Moderate Skin InfectionsThe usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.Bladder InfectionsThe usual dose is 200 milligrams every 12 hours for a total daily dose of 400 milligrams. This dose is taken for 3 days for infections due to E. coli or K. pneumoniae. For infections due to other microbes, it is taken for 7 days.Complicated Urinary Tract InfectionsThe usual dose is 200 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 400 milligrams.ProstatitisThe usual dose is 300 milligrams every 12 hours for 6 weeks, for a total daily dose of 600 milligrams.

FLOXIN OTIC SOLUTION Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)

For adults and children over 12, the usual dose is 10 drops in the affected ear 2 times a day for 10 days. For children from 1 to 12 years of age, the usual dose is 5 drops in the affected ear 2 times a day for 10 days.Acute Otitis Media (Severe Middle Ear Infection) in Children with Ear TubesFor children from 1 to 12 years of age, the usual dose is 5 drops in the affected ear 2 times a day for 10 days.Chronic Otitis Media with Perforated Eardrum and Pus

For adults and children over 12, the usual dose is 10 drops in the affected ear 2 times a day for 14 days.

Ofloxacin Overdosage

Any medication used in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.

Symptoms of Ofloxacin overdose may include:
Disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, hot and cold flashes, nausea, slurring of speech, swelling and numbness in the face

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