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Aflox K is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Other than this, Aflox K has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Aflox K depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Aflox K include Weight gain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aflox K can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Aflox K go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Aflox K's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Aflox K's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Aflox K can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Aflox K in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Aflox K contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Aflox K with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aflox K is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Aflox K is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aflox K is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Aflox K safe for pregnant women?
Aflox K can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Aflox K safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Aflox K. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Aflox K on the Kidneys?
Aflox K may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aflox K on the Liver?
Aflox K may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aflox K on the Heart?
Aflox K has very mild side effects on the heart.
Aflox K should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aflox K unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aflox K habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Aflox K has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Aflox K
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Aflox K, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aflox K
Taking Aflox K with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Aflox K does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Do not take Aflox K along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Yes, you can take Aflox K for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Aflox K is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Yes, Aflox K causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience