Floxin Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Brand name: Floxin

Pronounced: FLOCKS-in

Generic name: Ofloxacin

Floxin is an antibiotic. Floxin kills a variety of bacteria, and is frequently used to treat infections in many parts of the body. Floxin is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Corporation. Floxin (ofloxacin tablets) Tablets is a synthetic broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent for oral administration. Floxin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones which are synthetic antimicrobial agents that were modeled after nalidixic acid, a non-flourinated quinolone antibiotic. It treats urinary tract, prostate, skin, urinary and respiratory tract infections, as well as certain transmitted diseases. Nalidixic acid had several limitations in that it has a narrow spectrum of activity and microorganisms easily developed a resistance to it. This medication works best on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals. However, these medicines will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Floxin Dosage:

• The dose of fluoroquinolones will be different for different patients.
• The usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.
• For Pneumonia the usual dose is 400 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 days, for a total daily dose of 800 milligrams.
• Children up to 18 years of age: This medicine is not recommended for use in infants, children, or teenagers.

Uses of Floxin:

• Ofloxacin is used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, gonorrhea, urinary tract infections, and infections of the prostate.
• Ofloxacin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
• Ofloxacin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth.

Side Effects of Floxin:

Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:

• Abdominal pain and cramps.
• Yellowing of eyes and skin.
• Exaggerated sense of well-being.
• Anemia.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Disturbed sense of smel.
• Fever.
• Swelling of the face or neck.
• Involuntary eye movement.
• High or low blood pressure.
• Burning or rash of the female genitals.
• Skin inflammation and flaking or eruptions.

Warnings and precautions before taking Floxin:

• If you get an unusual reaction stop taking ofloxacin at once and call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
• This drug may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
• If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use ofloxacin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
• Before using ofloxacin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or other quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin , levofloxacin ), or if you have any other allergies.
• This drug is excreted into breast milk. You may have to stop nursing or stop using this drug. Consult you doctor before breast-feeding.
• Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
• Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years old. Ofloxacin may interfere with bone development in a child.

Drug Interaction:

• theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Slo-Phyllin, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin);
• probenecid (Benemid);
• insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol),
• naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone,
• glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), and others; or
• ( Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), and others.

Overdose:

• If you are taking floxin and after taking you feel that the overdose is suspected, then contact with your doctor immediately.
• US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222.
• Symptoms of an ofloxacin overdose may include drowsiness, nausea, hot or cold feeling, confusion, and slurred speech.
• Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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