Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
Molecule Description
Ofloxacin+Ornidazole is a combination medicine. It is used in adult patients to
treat diarrhoea due to mixed infections. Both ofloxacin and ornidazole belong to a group of medicines called antibiotics. Ofloxacin+Ornidazole is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, suspension, injection, infusion, oral powder. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting this medicine.
Uses of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
Ofloxacin+Ornidazole is used in adults for the treatment of diarrhoea due to mixed infection
Contraindications of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
When should one not use Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
If you are allergic to ofloxacin, ornidazole or similar medicines.
Side effects of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Urge to scratch
- Skin rash
- Injection site reactions
Precautions and Warnings of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take ofloxacin+ornidazole during pregnancy?
A:
Consult your doctor before using ofloxacin+ornidazole during pregnancy as limited safety information is available. Your doctor will prescribe it to you only if considered essential after assessing the benefits over risks.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take ofloxacin+ornidazole while breastfeeding?
A:
Consult your doctor before using ofloxacin+ornidazole while breastfeeding as limited data is available.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken/used ofloxacin+ornidazole?
A:
Avoid driving if you experience drowsiness or dizziness after taking ofloxacin+ornidazole
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with ofloxacin+ornidazole?
A:
Avoid consuming alcohol with ofloxacin+ornidazole as it may worsen the side effects.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are suffering from any problems with your heart, liver
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You suffer from a condition causing muscle weakness
- You have diarrhoea
- You experience joint or muscle pain
- You experience some effects on the central nervous system (CNS) like nervousness, aggression, lack of sleep, anxiety, hallucinations, depression, suicidal thoughts, etc.
- You are suffering from Peripheral neuropathy (when the message-carrying capacity of nerve, to and from the brain and spinal cord from and to the rest of the body are damaged) like burning, tingling, numbness, pain, etc....
- You have clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD)
- You experience adverse reactions like inflammation of tendon or tendon Rupture (a tendon separates in whole or in part from tissue to which it is attached).
- You may feel adverse reactions like fever, rashes, jaundice, allergic pneumonitis, difficulty in swallowing, swelling on the face, lips, tongue, throat, fast heartbeat or any other allergic reactions.
- You experience sensitivity to light on exposure to natural or artificial sunlight.
Mode of Action of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
How Does It Work?
- Ofloxacin works by inhibiting the enzyme synthesis responsible for bacterial DNA replication. Hence, it shows the bactericidal effect.
- Ornidazole works by destructing the DNA helical structure, which interrupts the protein synthesis and ultimately leads to the death of bacteria.
Interactions of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way ofloxacin+ornidazole works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your psychiatric illnesses, diabetes, gout, asthma, fits, acidity, pain and inflammation or are taking blood thinners, muscle relaxants, antacids, painkillers....
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Ofloxacin+Ornidazole used for?
A: Ofloxacin+Ornidazole is used to treat diarrhoea due to mixed infection in adult patients.
Q: In which all dosage forms is Ofloxacin+Ornidazole available?
A: Ofloxacin+Ornidazole is available in the form of tablet, capsule, syrup, suspension, injection, infusion, oral powder.
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