Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy, particularly in the initial trimester.
• Fluoroquinolones might have an effect on how cartilage in a fetus develops.
• Only use it if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
• Don't take medicine on your own when you're pregnant.
• Not suggested while breastfeeding since Ofloxacin gets into breast milk and could hurt the baby's joints.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is Oflokem 200mg used for?

It gets rid of bacterial illnesses like:

Infections of the urinary tract

Infections of the lungs

Diarrhea with an infection

Infections of the skin

Infections in the ears and eyes (systemic)

Infections in the pelvis

Typhoid fever

Q2. Is Oflokem an antibiotic?

Yes. It's an antibiotic in the fluoroquinolone class.

Q3. Can I use it for a cold or viral fever?

No. It only works against bacteria, not viruses.

Q4. How long does it take to work?

Most people start to feel better in two to three days.

Q5. Is it okay to consume milk with Ofloxacin?

Don't take it with milk, calcium, or antacids because they make it less effective.

Q6. If I feel better, may I stop taking the medicine?

No. Finish the whole course to stop antibiotic resistance.

Expert Advice

• Take with a full glass of water.
• Stay out of the sun; this drug makes you more sensitive to light.
• Do not take with:
• Antacids
• Calcium
• Iron
• Zinc
• Vitamins for many things
• (Wait two hours before or after taking the drug.)
• If you feel dizzy, don't drive or use machines.
• Drink plenty of water to avoid negative effects that affect your kidneys.
• Tell your doctor if you have:
• Epilepsy
• Kidney disease
• Problems with heart rhythm
• Myasthenia gravis

Side Effects

• Common:
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Feeling dizzy
• Pain in the head
• Pain in the stomach
• Not as common:
• Photosensitivity (easily becoming sunburned)
• Can't sleep
• Heart palpitations
• Very serious (rare):
• Tendon rupture or discomfort in the Achilles tendon
• Seizures
• A very bad allergic reaction
• Heartbeats that aren't regular
• Seeing things that aren't there
• Damage to the liver
• If you have tendon pain or severe allergy symptoms, you should go to the doctor right once.

 How It Works

• Ofloxacin (Oflokem) is an antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone class.
• How it works:
• Stops bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
• Stops microorganisms from:
• Growing
• Fixing DNA
• Staying alive
• This makes the microorganisms that cause the infection die quickly.

Medicine Interaction

• Tell your doctor if you take:
• Lessens absorption:
• Aluminum/magnesium antacids
• Supplements of iron
• Zinc pills
• Supplements of calcium
• Vitamins for many things
• More side effects:
• Steroids (risk of tendon rupture)
• Anti-arrhythmics (risk of QT prolongation)
• NSAIDs (risk of seizures)
• Antipsychotics
• Antidepressants
• Warfarin is a blood thinner.
• Stay away from alcohol too much because it makes you feel dizzy.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet twice a day or as directed.
• Take with water and swallow whole.
• You can take it with or without meals, but don't drink milk or dairy close to the dose.
• There should be a 12-hour break between dosages.
• Finish the whole course that was given to you.
• Don't miss any dosages.

 Uses / indications

• You can use Oflokem 200mg Tablet to treat:
• Infections of the urinary tract (UTI)
• Typhoid fever
• Infections of the lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Infections of the stomach and intestines
• Diarrhea and dysentery caused by an infection
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• PID, or pelvic inflammatory illness
• Infections of the prostate
• Infections of the ears and sinuses
• Infections of the eyes (systemic support)