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Woflox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion, Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Woflox have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Woflox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Woflox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Woflox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Woflox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Woflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Woflox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Woflox in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Woflox have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Woflox have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Woflox is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Woflox 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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Is the use of Woflox safe for pregnant women?
Woflox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Woflox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Woflox safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Woflox. If you see any side effects, stop taking Woflox immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Woflox again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Woflox on the Kidneys?
Woflox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Woflox on the Liver?
Woflox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Woflox on the Heart?
Side effects of Woflox rarely affect the heart.
Woflox 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 Woflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Woflox habit forming or addictive?
Woflox 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 Woflox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Woflox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Woflox is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Woflox
Taking Woflox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Woflox
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Woflox as it can have severe side effects.
Do not take Woflox 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.
Woflox should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Woflox can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Woflox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Woflox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Woflox 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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