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About Aviflox 400mg Tablet

PEFLOXACIN contains a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat infections caused by the bacteria including pneumonia, typhoid fever, urinary tract and gonorrhea (sexually transmitted disease). The bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

PEFLOXACIN contains antibacterial Pefloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections.  It inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. PEFLOXACIN is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (that lives without oxygen).

Uses of Aviflox 400mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Aviflox 400mg Tablet

PEFLOXACIN belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, soft tissue, pneumonia, urinary tract, and gonorrhea (sexually transmitted disease). It is also used for the treatment of typhoid fever. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by prevents the formation of their cell wall required for living. It also prevents the repairing of bacterial cells. Overall it kills the bacteria.

Directions for Use

PEFLOXACIN is available in both tablet and injection form. Tablet: Use PEFLOXACIN as prescribed by a doctor. Take PEFLOXACIN with food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. You are advised to take PEFLOXACIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Injection: This form of PEFLOXACIN should be administered by your health practitioners. Do not self-administered. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this PEFLOXACIN.

Side Effects of Aviflox 400mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Itching
• Dizziness

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PEFLOXACIN if you are allergic to any of its contents if you had swelling or tearing of tendons while taking quinolone antibiotics. PEFLOXACIN is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) at all age groups; this risk is higher in patients older than 60years, who are taking corticosteroids, have had kidney, heart, or lung transplants. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation while taking PEFLOXACIN. PEFLOXACIN should not be taken un the conditions like kidney and liver disease, epilepsy/fit disorder, history of brain and spinal cord disease. Avoid contact with sunlight as it may cause severe sunburn. Immediately discontinue the PEFLOXACIN and inform your doctor if you get itchy skin, a rash, swelling of face and mouth, or have a problem in breathing. Do not take PEFLOXACIN on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking PEFLOXACIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking PEFLOXACIN as it causes increased dizziness. PEFLOXACIN may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. PEFLOXACIN should not be recommended for children less than 12 years.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This PEFLOXACIN may have an interaction with antidiabetic medicines (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, metformin, tolazamide, and tolbutamide), blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin), medicines used in asthma (theophylline).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

PEFLOXACIN may have interactions with tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), diabetes, kidney, liver, and heart problems.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol may cause any unpleasant severe side effect if taken along with PEFLOXACIN. So, intake of PEFLOXACIN should be avoided with PEFLOXACIN.

PREGNANCY

Avoid taking PEFLOXACIN if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

This PEFLOXACIN is not recommended unless prescribed by a doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

DRIVING

PEFLOXACIN may cause dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take PEFLOXACIN.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking PEFLOXACIN if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking PEFLOXACIN.