OFLOXACIN

(oh FLOX a sin) Brand: Floxin

What is the most significant information I must know about ofloxacin?

• You must not use this medicine if you have a history of myasthenia gravis, or if you are allergic to ofloxacin or similar antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and others.

• Till taking ofloxacin, speak your doctor if you have kidney or liver malady, joint problems, myasthenia gravis, seizures or epilepsy, diabetes, low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia), or a private or family history of Long QT syndrome.

• Avoid taking antacids, vitamin or mineral supplements, sucralfate (Carafate), or didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablets within 2 hours till or after you take ofloxacin. These another medicines can create ofloxacin many smaller effective when taken at the same time.

• Ofloxacin may reason swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. These effects may be more likely to occur if you are over 60, if you take steroid medicine, or if you have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant. Stop taking ofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have sudden pain, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or movement problems in any of your joints. Rest the joint before you receive medical care or instructions.

• Do not share this medicine with other face (especially a child), even if they have the same symptoms you have.

What is ofloxacin?

• Ofloxacin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Ofloxacin fights bacteria in the body.

• Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections that reason bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the prostate.

• Ofloxacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking ofloxacin?

• To create certain you can safely take ofloxacin, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· heart rhythm mess, especially if you take quinidine (Quin-G), disopyramide (Norpace), bretylium (Bretylol), procainamide (Pronestyl, Procan SR), amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), or sotalol (Betapace);

· a history of allergic reaction to an antibiotic;

· muscle weakness or trouble breathing;

· joint problems;

· kidney or liver disease;

· epilepsy or a history of seizures;

· diabetes;

· low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia); or

· a private or family history of Long QT syndrome.

• Ofloxacin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while you are using ofloxacin.

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether ofloxacin will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• Do not share this medicine with other face (especially a child), even if they have the same symptoms you have.

How must I take ofloxacin?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take ofloxacin with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink different extra glasses of fluid every day to prevent crystals from forming in the urine.

• You may take ofloxacin with or without food, but take it at the same time every day.

• If you are being treated for gonorrhea, your doctor may also have you tested for syphilis, other sexually transmitted disease.

• Take this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also magnify your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Ofloxacin will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• This medicine can reason unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using ofloxacin.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Hold the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, nausea, hot or cool feeling, confusion, and slurred speech.

What must I avoid while taking ofloxacin?

• You may be taking determined another medicines that must not be taken at the same time as ofloxacin. Avoid taking the next medicines within 2 hours till or after you take ofloxacin. These another medicines can create ofloxacin many smaller effective when taken at the same time:

· antacids that contain calcium, magnesium or aluminum (such as Tums, Mylanta, or Rolaids);

· the ulcer medication sucralfate (Carafate);

· didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablets; or

· vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium, iron, or zinc.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Ofloxacin can create you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Call your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.

• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking ofloxacin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.

• Ofloxacin may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What are the possible side effects of ofloxacin?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using ofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

· seizure (convulsions);

· confusion, hallucinations, anxiety, feeling resltess, tremors, insomnia, nightmares, unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling light-headed;

· severe dizziness, fainting, quick or pounding heartbeat;

· sudden pain, snapping or popping sound, bruising, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, or loss of movement in any of your joints;

· light bruising or bleeding;

· fever, swollen glands, common ill feeling;

· urinating smaller than normal or not at all;

· numbness, burning pain, or tingly feeling in your hands or feet;

· pale skin, dark colored urine, fever, weakness, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);;

· the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild; or

· severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your person or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the person or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea;

· headache, dizziness;

· changes in your sense of taste;

· vaginal itching or discharge; or

· mild skin itching.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect ofloxacin?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);

· cimetidine (Tagamet);

· cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf);

· insulin or oral diabetes medicine such as glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase);

· probenecid (Benemid);

· theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theochron, Uniphyl);

· an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Pennsaid, Solareze), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others; or

· steroid medicine (prednisone and others).

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with ofloxacin. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about ofloxacin.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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