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Floxin (Ear) (Indications (Floxin is used to treat patients with…
Floxin (Ear)
Indications
Floxin is used to treat patients with infections of respiratory system (ears, throat, nose), skin, soft tissues, osteomyelitis.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of FLOXIN® (ofloxacin tablets) Tablets and other antibacterial drugs,
FLOXIN® (ofloxacin tablets) Tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Nursing consideration
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to quinolones, epilepsy, pregnancy, breastfeeding women, children and teenagers younger than 15 y.o.
Adequate hydration of patients receiving ofloxacin should be maintained to prevent the formation of a highly concentrated urine.
Floxin Tablets is contraindicated in persons with a history of hypersensitivity associated with the use of ofloxacin..
Side effects
The most frequent side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, headache, dizziness, itching, and vaginitis in women.
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Symptoms of nervous system stimulation, such as anxiety, euphoria, and hallucinations are rather rare.
Storage conditions
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away from light and moisture, kids and pets
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Route of adminstration
The usual dose of FLOXIN® (ofloxacin tablets) Tablets is 200 mg to 400 mg orally every 12 h as described in the following dosing chart.
These recommendations apply to patients with normal renal function (i.e., creatinine clearance > 50 mL/min). For patients with altered renal function
Mechanism of action
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Inhibits DNA gyrase, which in turn inhibits DNA replication, recombination, transcription, and transposition; bactericidal
Defination
Floxin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, urethral and cervical gonorrhea, urethritis and cervicitis