Zenflox Uti, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Zenflox Uti also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Zenflox Uti depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zenflox Uti include Dry Mouth. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zenflox Uti can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zenflox Uti are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Zenflox Uti's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Zenflox Uti related warnings talks about Zenflox Uti's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zenflox Uti is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Zenflox Uti contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Zenflox Uti may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zenflox Uti is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zenflox Uti 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zenflox Uti is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zenflox Uti safe for pregnant women?
Zenflox UTI rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Zenflox Uti safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Zenflox UTI in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Zenflox Uti on the Kidneys?
Zenflox UTI may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zenflox Uti on the Liver?
Zenflox UTI may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zenflox Uti on the Heart?
Zenflox UTI is completely safe for the heart.
Zenflox Uti 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 Zenflox Uti unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zenflox Uti habit forming or addictive?
Zenflox Uti is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Zenflox Uti
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Zenflox Uti together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zenflox Uti
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zenflox Uti.
No, Zenflox UTI is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, long-term use of Zenflox UTI 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.
Yes Zenflox UTI 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.
Do not take Zenflox UTI 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.
Zenflox UTI 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.
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