OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is a combination of medicine called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat various infections caused by bacteria & protozoans. OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms, Gram-negative organisms, anaerobes, and protozoa. Examples of infection caused by protozoa include dysentery (inflammation of the colon) and malaria.
OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is a combination of two antibiotics: Ofloxacin and Tinidazole. Ofloxacin helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal in nature, which means it works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It inhibits bacterial cells' process, ultimately destroying the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen). On the other hand, Tinidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their genetic material called DNA.
OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET should be taken in the dose and duration your doctor advises. It is recommended to take it with food and be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. You may sometimes experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, etc. Most of these side effects of OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath.
Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Use of OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon (tough tissue that connects muscle to bone) rupture in all ages. People taking OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET who are over 60 years are at high risk, especially those taking anti-allergic medicines like corticosteroid drugs. OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is contraindicated in people with kidney/heart diseases and those who have had lung transplants, should its use is not recommended.
OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET contains antibiotic Ofloxacin and Tinidazole, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen). It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of their cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria. OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET has the advantage of good penetration in most deep tissues and body fluids. Hence, it is also suitable for the treatment of deep tissue and bone bacterial infections.
Do not take OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Ofloxacin or other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Delafloxacin, Gemifloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, and Ciprofloxacin. Taking OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune condition of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET.
Drug-Drug Interaction: This medicine may have an interaction with blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin), antidepressants and antipsychotics (clozapine, olanzapine), caffeine, insulin or other anti-diabetic medications (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, metformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide), medications for regulating irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen). Take OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking an antacid, multivitamin, or other product with calcium, magnesium, aluminium, iron, zinc, antiulcer agent (sucralfate) or anti-HIV drug (didanosine).
Drug-Food Interaction: OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET interacts with dairy products (milk or yoghurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had tendon rupture, musculoskeletal problem (myopathy, rhabdomyolysis), kidney/heart/lung transplant, low blood potassium (hypokalemia), kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, seizures (fits), epilepsy or any other neurological disorder if you participate in regular physical activity before starting OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET.
A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. A few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.
Pneumonia: In this type of infection, there is inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs. It can be caused by various organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Endocarditis: It is the infection of the inner lining of heart chambers and heart valves. It can occur when micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi or other germs from other body parts, such as the mouth, spread through the bloodstream and get attached to damaged areas in the heart.
Septic arthritis: It is also known as joint infection or infectious arthritis. Joint inflammation is due to an infectious agent's invasion of a joint.
Osteomyelitis: It is an infection of the bone caused by staphylococcus bacteria that can be found in the nose or skin in healthy individuals.
Meningitis: It is inflammation of the meninges in which the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord get inflamed. It occurs due to infection, which bacteria or viruses can cause.
Dysentery: It is inflammation of the intestine, particularly the colon, caused by the bacteria Shigella.
Diarrhoea: It is a medical condition in which a person faces loose, watery stools loose or a frequent need to have a bowel movement.
Alcohol
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Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET. But intake of alcohol with OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET may damage your liver. So consuming alcohol should be avoided with OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET.
Pregnancy
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET will affect pregnancy. Hence, the intake of OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it may harm your foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is excreted in human milk. But the amount of OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it may be unsafe to be used while breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET can affect alertness and coordination. So, driving vehicles and operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, or yellow discolouration of the skin/eye.
Kidney
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
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OFLOMAC TZ 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
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