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Okaflox M is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Okaflox M have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Okaflox M 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.
The side effects typically associated with Okaflox M include Headache. While these are the most often observed Okaflox M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Okaflox M 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, Okaflox M's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Okaflox M related warnings talks about Okaflox M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Okaflox M is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Okaflox M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Okaflox M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Okaflox M is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Okaflox M 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 |
Is the use of Okaflox M safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Okaflox M in pregnant women.
Is the use of Okaflox M safe during breastfeeding?
Okaflox M can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Okaflox M on the Kidneys?
Okaflox M rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Okaflox M on the Liver?
Okaflox M may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Okaflox M on the Heart?
Okaflox M is rarely harmful for the heart.
Okaflox M 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 Okaflox M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Okaflox M habit forming or addictive?
Okaflox M is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Okaflox M
Taking Okaflox M with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Okaflox M
Taking alcohol with Okaflox M can be dangerous.
Yes Okaflox M is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Okaflox M is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Yes, you can take Okaflox M 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.
Discontinuing Okaflox M 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.
Okaflox M 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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