BALOFLOXACIN belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics' used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organs, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia) BALOFLOXACIN does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.
BALOFLOXACIN contains an antibiotic medicine, Balofloxacin, used to treat bacterial infections. The bactericidal action of BALOFLOXACIN results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA. Balofloxacin is efficacious against Gram-negative bacteria. It also has enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Take BALOFLOXACIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take BALOFLOXACIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea and abnormal liver function tests in some cases. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc., you should immediately contact a doctor.
Do not take BALOFLOXACIN if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to BALOFLOXACIN. Taking BALOFLOXACIN may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or having a tendon rupture. Taking BALOFLOXACIN may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with BALOFLOXACIN. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking BALOFLOXACIN as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.
Bacterial infections
BALOFLOXACIN belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics' containing Balofloxacin, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organs, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia) BALOFLOXACIN does not treat infections caused by virus-like, like flu or a common cold.
Do not take BALOFLOXACIN if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to BALOFLOXACIN. Taking BALOFLOXACIN 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 or liver disease, heart or lung transplant, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking BALOFLOXACIN 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 BALOFLOXACIN. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking BALOFLOXACIN as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking BALOFLOXACIN.
Drug-Disease Interaction: BALOFLOXACIN is known to interact in patients with kidney or liver disease, heart, or lung transplant, seizures, epilepsy, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), low level of potassium or magnesium in the blood.
Drug-Food Interaction: BALOFLOXACIN interacts with alcohol and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium. Also, it is known to interact with dairy products.
Drug-drug interaction: BALOFLOXACIN is known to interact with corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib), antidiabetic medicines (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, tolbutamide).
Avoid or limit consumption of alcohol while on treatment with BALOFLOXACIN.
BALOFLOXACIN is a pregnancy Category C medicine. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before taking BALOFLOXACIN. Your doctor may weigh the benefits and the risks before prescribing this medicine.
BALOFLOXACIN is excreted in human milk and may harm your infant. Hence, please consult your doctor before taking BALOFLOXACIN if you are breastfeeding.
BALOFLOXACIN can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
BALOFLOXACIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine or yellowing of skin/eye.
BALOFLOXACIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
The safety and efficacy of BALOFLOXACIN are not studied in children below the age of 18 years. Hence, not recommended for use.
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.