LIFOBID
MRP: 140
Packaging: 100ml
Pack Type: infusion
Composition:
Ofloxacin 100mg/100ml
Indication:
Amoebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomonas vaginitis, Bacterial vaginosis, Diarrhoea and Dysentery of mixed origin
Description:
Ofloxacin 100 mg/100 ml is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Administered intravenously, it is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it suitable for serious infections such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sepsis.
Ofloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, preventing bacterial DNA replication and transcription, leading to bacterial cell death.
Tags:
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial action
- Effective in serious systemic infections
- Rapid bactericidal activity
- Useful in resistant bacterial strains
- Convenient intravenous administration
Usage Information
Dosage
Adults: 200 mg every 12 hours, infused over 60 minutes Dosage may vary based on infection type and severity Adjust dosage in renal impairment as per physician's advice
Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting Headache, dizziness Abdominal pain Rash Serious (seek immediate help): Tendon rupture or inflammation Severe allergic reactions CNS effects like seizures Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Ofloxacin or other quinolones History of tendon disorders related to quinolone use Pregnancy and breastfeeding unless benefits outweigh risks Pediatric use under caution