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Floxsafe Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Floxsafe Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Floxsafe Tablet 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Floxsafe Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Floxsafe Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Floxsafe Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Floxsafe Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Floxsafe Tablet related warnings talks about Floxsafe Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Floxsafe Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Floxsafe Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Floxsafe Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Floxsafe Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Floxsafe Tablet 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 Floxsafe Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Floxsafe may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxsafe again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floxsafe Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Floxsafe. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Floxsafe Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Floxsafe does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxsafe Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Floxsafe on the liver.
What is the effect of Floxsafe Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Floxsafe on the heart have been reported.
Floxsafe Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxsafe Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxsafe Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Floxsafe Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Floxsafe Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Floxsafe Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Floxsafe Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Floxsafe Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Floxsafe Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Floxsafe Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxsafe Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Floxsafe Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Floxsafe is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, Floxsafe might cause tendinitis and tendon rupture. It has been associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in patients of all ages.
Yes, Floxsafe can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Floxsafe along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, Floxsafe covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Discontinuing Floxsafe 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride)