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Kloxin Infusion Substitute

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Composition:

LEVOFLOXACIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Kloxin Infusion is used to treat various bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Kloxin Infusion are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of respiratory tract infections:</strong> Kloxin Infusion is effective in treating lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.</li><li><strong>Treatment of urinary tract infections:</strong> Kloxin Infusion helps manage infections in the kidneys and bladder caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li><strong>Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections:</strong> Kloxin Infusion is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the skin and underlying tissues.</li><li><strong>Treatment of prostate infections:</strong> Kloxin Infusion is prescribed for bacterial prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland) .</li><li><strong>Treatment of serious bacterial diseases:</strong> Kloxin Infusion is also used in the management of anthrax and certain forms of plague.</li><li><strong>Broad-spectrum antibacterial action:</strong> Kloxin Infusion contains Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication and repair, thereby stopping bacterial growth and infection spread.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Kloxin Infusion treats various bacterial infections, including infections of the lower respiratory tract (lungs), urinary tract (kidneys and bladder), skin, soft tissues, and prostate gland. It contains Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Thereby, inhibits bacterial growth and treats bacterial infection. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague.

FAQs

Kloxin Infusion belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Kloxin Infusion is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Kloxin Infusion should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver or kidney diseases, hypokalaemia, diabetes, joint or tendon problems (tendonitis, bursitis), mood disorders (depression), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), fits, aneurysm (weakening of an artery), blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels, high blood pressure, and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Kloxin Infusion may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly if prescribed.

Kloxin Infusion can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Kloxin Infusion if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Antacids and multivitamins with minerals can decrease the efficacy of Kloxin Infusion. Hence, it is recommended to take Kloxin Infusion 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking magnesium/aluminium antacids, sucralfate, zinc or iron preparations, and multivitamins with minerals.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Kloxin Infusion. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Kloxin Infusion. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Kloxin Infusion therapy.

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