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Endif is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Endif have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Endif is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Endif have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Endif are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Endif's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Endif has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Endif related warnings section.
Endif can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Endif in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Endif are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Endif may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Endif is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Endif is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Endif is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Endif safe for pregnant women?
Endif may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Endif, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Endif safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Endif. If you see any side effects, stop taking Endif immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Endif again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Endif on the Kidneys?
Endif rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Endif on the Liver?
Endif has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Endif on the Heart?
Side effects of Endif rarely affect the heart.
Endif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Endif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Endif habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Endif is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Endif, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Endif can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Endif only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Endif in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Endif
When consumed with certain foods, Endif may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Endif
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Endif as it can have severe side effects.
Take Endif if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Endif 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.
Discontinuing Endif on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, long-term use of Endif can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Do not take Endif 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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