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Floquin 500 Infusion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Floquin 500 Infusion have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Floquin 500 Infusion. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Floquin 500 Infusion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Floquin 500 Infusion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Floquin 500 Infusion's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Floquin 500 Infusion related warnings talks about Floquin 500 Infusion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Floquin 500 Infusion is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Floquin 500 Infusion contraindications section.
Additionally, Floquin 500 Infusion may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Floquin 500 Infusion, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Floquin 500 Infusion 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Floquin 500 Infusion safe for pregnant women?
Floquin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Floquin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floquin 500 Infusion safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Floquin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Floquin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Floquin 500 Infusion on the Kidneys?
Floquin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floquin 500 Infusion on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Floquin on the liver.
What is the effect of Floquin 500 Infusion on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Floquin for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floquin 500 Infusion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floquin 500 Infusion habit forming or addictive?
Floquin 500 Infusion does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Floquin 500 Infusion as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Floquin 500 Infusion only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Floquin 500 Infusion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Floquin 500 Infusion
When consumed with certain foods, Floquin 500 Infusion may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floquin 500 Infusion
Drinking alcohol while taking Floquin 500 Infusion may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, you can take Floquin for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Floquin for the above- mentioned infection.
Avoid taking Floquin 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.
No, you can not take Floquin with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Yes, Floquin can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Floquin is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
