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Truflox M is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Truflox M have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Truflox 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 Truflox M include Headache. While these are the most often observed Truflox M side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Truflox M are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Truflox M is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Truflox M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Truflox 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Truflox M contraindications section.
Additionally, Truflox M may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Truflox M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Truflox 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
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Is the use of Truflox M safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Truflox M in pregnant women.
Is the use of Truflox M safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Truflox M. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Truflox M on the Kidneys?
Truflox M has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Truflox M on the Liver?
Side effects of Truflox M rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Truflox M on the Heart?
Side effects of Truflox M rarely affect the heart.
Truflox 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 Truflox M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Truflox M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Truflox M.
Interaction between Food and Truflox M
Taking Truflox M with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Truflox M
Consuming Truflox M with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, you can take Truflox 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.
Truflox 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.
Yes Truflox 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.
Take Truflox M as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Take Truflox M 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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