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Floxy O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. Other than this, Floxy O has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Floxy O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Floxy O are Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Floxy O have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Floxy O go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Floxy O's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Floxy O has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Floxy O related warnings section.
Floxy O is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxy O are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Floxy O may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Floxy O is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Floxy O 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Floxy O is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Floxy O safe for pregnant women?
Floxy O can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Floxy O right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Floxy O safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Floxy O. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Floxy O on the Kidneys?
Floxy O rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxy O on the Liver?
Information about safety of Floxy O for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Floxy O on the Heart?
Floxy O is rarely harmful for the heart.
Floxy O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxy O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxy O habit forming or addictive?
Floxy O is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Floxy O can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Floxy O only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Floxy O in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Floxy O
Taking Floxy O with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxy O
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Floxy O with alcohol will be.
Floxy O is a brand name for sparfloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, skin, gastrointestinal, and eye infections.
Floxy O can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Floxy O 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 all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Discontinuing Floxy O 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.
Floxy O is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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