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Oflotin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Oflotin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Oflotin 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflotin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oflotin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflotin is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Oflotin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oflotin related warnings section.
Oflotin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflotin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oflotin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oflotin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oflotin 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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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflotin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oflotin safe for pregnant women?
Oflotin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oflotin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oflotin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oflotin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oflotin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oflotin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oflotin on the Kidneys?
Oflotin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflotin on the Liver?
Oflotin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oflotin on the Heart?
Oflotin is not harmful for the heart.
Oflotin 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 Oflotin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflotin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflotin is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Oflotin
You can take Oflotin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflotin
Consuming Oflotin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Discontinuing Oflotin 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, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Oflotin 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.
Yes, Oflotin can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, you can take Oflotin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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