Ofloxacin+Ornidazole

When should one not use Ofloxacin+Ornidazole

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Urge to scratch
• Skin rash
• Injection site reactions

Other General Warnings

• 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.

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 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.