Fluoroquinolones

reason prescribed ## my dad is taking it & I want to know why ## @sarah, Based on my research, Lomax (Lomefloxacin) is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Lomefloxacin is used to treat various bacterial infections, such as bronchitis. It is also used to prevent urinary tract infections prior to surgery. Lomefloxacin is associated with phototoxicity and central nervous system adverse effects. Some side effects are: nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, headache, lightheadedness, or drowsiness, ringing in the ears, increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. If the following serious side effects occur, stop taking this medication and seek emergency medical attention: allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or fac...

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Can you give a child Ciproxina O is they are allergic to pencillin? ## Hi Riley, Ciproxina contains the active ingredient Ciprofloxacin, which is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. So if you're child is allergic to Penicillin (and other antibiotics in that group), he or she shouldn't experience the same complications with Ciproxina. Although I would recommend having your child checked for other drug allergies as well, just to be on the safe side. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Ciprofloxacin Details I hope this helps! ## Cipro and other drugs in that class of antibiotics are contraindicated in children, meaning that they should never be given to children for any reason except in the case of a life threatening illness where there is no other tre...

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can an 80 year old man take both cipro and sulamethozole double strength together and cause heart failure? ## Label warning say do not give Fluoroquinolones (Cipro) to elderly, but they can affect anyone. Search Facebook for Fluoroquinolone or online saferpills.org. ## Thanks for the info the doctor gave me 80 year old father both. ## It is listed to use Ciprofloxacin in caution with the elderly, not as a do not give it to them and the reason for it is due to the increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture. If you are concerned about him using both antibiotics, then you should contact his doctor and express that concern. Do you know what he was prescribed the antibiotics for? ## The patient is on trimethoprim for prophylactic treatment of uti ,she is getting it every night and now p...

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I wish to know the use & side-effects of this drug. ## i wnt to know the pharmacology of ciprobay 500mg. thanks ## Ciprobay is an antibiotic in the Fluoroquinolone Class of antibiotics. You can see an 'Introduction to Fluoroquinolones' here and see why you should be extremely cautious about taking these drugs and be certain that your doctor is prescribing them for a confirmed infection that should be treated with the Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. These antibiotics have many 'black box' warnings on them, and should not be taken for 'presumed' infections, and should not be the first line antibiotic for 'simple' infections such as sinus infections or urinary tract infections.

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Trovafloxacin, Alatrofloxacin

Trovafloxacin (sold as Trovan by Pfizer and Turvel by Laboratorios Almirall) is a broad spectrum antibiotic that inhibits the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.[1] It was withdrawn from the market due to the risk of hepatotoxicity. It had better Gram-positive bacterial coverage and less Gram-negative coverage than the previous fluoroquinolones. Contents 1 Adverse reactions 2 Manufacturing 3 Society an...

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Trovafloxacin (sold as Trovan by Pfizer and Turvel by Laboratorios Almirall) is a broad spectrum antibiotic that inhibits the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.[1] It was withdrawn from the market due to the risk of hepatotoxicity. It had better Gram-positive bacterial coverage and less Gram-negative coverage than the previous fluoroquinolones. Contents 1 Adverse reactions 2 Manufacturing 3 Society an...

Is Zenflox 200 mg is used for typhoid? If yes, what is the dosage for children below 10 years. ## Zenflox contains the active ingredient Ofloxacin; this is an antibiotic, which may be used to treat various types of infections. I haven't found anything indicating its use for typhoid. Floxin is not licensed by the FDA for use in children due to the risk of serious reversible and irreversible injury to the musculoskeletal system. Other fluoroquinolones do have a limited licensed uses in children but are generally not recommended due to safety concerns. Ofloxacin (and its derivatives) has also been associated with a few isolated reports of unexplained pediatric fatalities. Children (those under 18) are also at an increased risk of bone, joint, or tendon toxicities. You can read more on ...

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what does ciprofloxacn treat? ## my husband has gout and needs some medicine, so was wondering if cipro was for that. He is in severe pain and redness of the big toe and up his foot. ## Yipes! If your husband has gout, you can't just go giving him random pills that are lying around the house. You should have a prescription for his gout medication! Cipro is an antibiotic. It is used for confirmed bacterial infections. But it is an incredibly toxic drug that can leave one disabled, even after just one pill. Please read this introduction to Fluoroquinolones here to see how dangerous these drugs can be. If you gave your husband Cipro and he become disabled, how guilty would you feel considering that these drugs don't even treat gout! So, he might become disabled simply because you g...

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what is ciproxina use for ## Ciproxina contains the active ingredient Ciprofloxacin, it is an antibiotic used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Is it better to use Ciproxina BID or TID? ## You should use the minimum amount of Cipro that you have been instructed to take. If you do not know whether to take it twice or three times a day, then you should check your prescription or call your doctor. There are MANY MANY downsides to taking Cipro. Please read the Introduction to Fluoroquinolones here. Please do your research on these drugs so that you know if you are having a side effect. And NEVER take more Cipro than you are prescribed or use it for any infe...

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Oblong shape with number 12 on one side and letter T on other side ## Hi Cynthia, The pill you're describing is identified as Levofloxacin 500 mg. Manufacturer: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. It is also used to prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Levofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Levofloxacin Details I hope this info helps!

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can tarmadol be taken with bencoprim ## Hi Ed, My findings state that there are in fact unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Posted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "MONITOR CLOSELY: The risk of seizures may be increased during coadministration of tramadol with any substance that can reduce the seizure threshold, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI antidepressants or anorectics), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, neuroleptic agents, central nervous system stimulants, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, other tricyclic compounds (e.g., cyclobenzaprine, phenothiazines), carbapenems, cholinergic agents, fluoroquinolones, interferons, chloroquine, mefloquine, lindane, and theophylline. These agents are often individually epileptogenic and may have ...

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I found a pill that is peach in color and oblong shaped, with a T on one side and number 12 on other side. Can someone please help me ASAP ## The pill imprint "12 T" on an oblong peach tablet has been identified as Levofloxacin 500 mg; manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. It is also used to prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Levofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. You can learn more about this...

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Does anyone else take tramadol and wellbutrin together. I heard it can cause seizures. ## What you heard is right, regarding the risk of seizures. My research on the interactions between these two drugs quotes the following information as a "high risk" interaction: "MONITOR CLOSELY: The risk of seizures may be increased during coadministration of tramadol with any substance that can reduce the seizure threshold, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI antidepressants or anorectics), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, neuroleptic agents, central nervous system stimulants, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, other tricyclic compounds (e.g., cyclobenzaprine, phenothiazines), carbapenems, cholinergic agents, fluoroquinolones, interferons, chloroquine, mefloquine, lindan...

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