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Zanocin F is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Zanocin F has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Zanocin F depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zanocin F also has some side effects, the most common being Dry Mouth. While these are the most often observed Zanocin F side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zanocin F go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Zanocin F has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Zanocin F's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zanocin F related warnings section.
Zanocin F can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zanocin F in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zanocin F contraindications section.
Additionally, Zanocin F may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zanocin F is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Zanocin F 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zanocin F is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zanocin F safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Zanocin F.
Is the use of Zanocin F safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Zanocin F on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Zanocin F will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Zanocin F on the Kidneys?
Zanocin F has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zanocin F on the Liver?
Zanocin F is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zanocin F on the Heart?
Zanocin F is completely safe for the heart.
Zanocin F 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 Zanocin F unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zanocin F habit forming or addictive?
Zanocin F is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Zanocin F
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Zanocin F together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zanocin F
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zanocin F.
Zanocin F is a brand name of ofloxacin. 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, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes, Zanocin F 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Zanocin F with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, long-term use of Zanocin F can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Zanocin F 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
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