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Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[1] When taken by mouth or injection into a vein, these include pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, plague, and certain types of infectious diarrhea.[1][2] Other uses, along with other medications, include treating multidrug resistant tuberculosis.[3] An eye drop may be used for a superficial bacterial infect...

Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections.[1] When taken by mouth or injection into a vein, these include pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, plague, and certain types of infectious diarrhea.[1][2] Other uses, along with other medications, include treating multidrug resistant tuberculosis.[3] An eye drop may be used for a superficial bacterial infect...

found pills in medicine cabinet do not remember what i got them for ## Floxin contains the active ingredient Ofloxacin, which is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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small white round pill with Boxed M on one side, 5 on other. ## R 160 contains 200mgs of Oxfloxacin, a generic for Floxin, this is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: ## M 5 contains 5mgs of Methylphenidate, a generic for Ritalin, this is a stimulant used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. Common side effects may include: nausea, insomnia, irritability and weight loss. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions?

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antibotics that cause tendon detachments ## All of the Quinolone Antibiotics can lead to tendon rupture, tendon damage or tendon detachments. These antibiotics include: Cipro Levaquin Avelox Moxifloxacin Ofloxacin Floxin or any other antibiotics that end in -floxin -oxacin ## I have taken 3 levaquin 500 mg pills over 3 days (1 a day) I did not take one today, noticing discomfort in my achilles tendon area in one leg. How scared should I be? I will not take anymore. Should I do anything (doctor)? Any advice appreciated. ## Yes, you should definitely stop taking the drug and contact your doctor immediately. Be aware that there are many drugs in the same class of drugs known as the Fluoroquinolone antibiotics that your doctor may try to prescribe in place of the Levaquin- please do not let...

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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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Does anyone (pharmacist or doctor or anyone) have a list of the antibotics that can cause tendon to detach or rupture? ## about drugs ## The antibiotic that can cause tendon rupture is levaquin ## The warning applies to all medications in the Fluoroquinolone class, which includes Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR, Levaquin, Floxin, Noroxin, Avelox, Factive, and their relevant generics. For reference the FDA warning can be read here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i need uses of prodep and at how many doses it can give relief to patient ## i am 25 year lady..i am suffering from this mental stress for the past 8 years...beginning (2004(last 3 mnths),2005,2006 )2 years i didnt take medicine..after that in 2007 doctor advise me to take prodep for 6 mnths and get cured..after leave this tablet again this stress come back..so i changed other one doctor and he gave me floxine40 ,flumin100,fluvo-100..and i get cured...but when i stop to use tablet this stress and negative thoughts come back...what can i do?? ## i feel obstacle during taking & giving breath . sometime i feel obstacle in my nose & sometime in nick .sometimes i feel pain in my head that time my head became hot .Dr gave me prodep . is it right for me ?

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This was perscribed for an ear infection. 5 drops twice daily for 10 days.

When I was used a prostitute these time my condom broken, accidently I drink little brest milk & than I inform these to doctor to thinking about safe. Doctor gave me below medicine Doxin-100 (3 days,every day 2 tablet) Floxin -500 (3 days,every day 2 tablet) I don't know prostitute have any disease or not but think about my safety Above medicine ok to keep safety even I not used condom? My age 27,Male ## Doxin contains the active ingredient Doxycycline and Floxin contains the active ingredient Ofloxacin, these are both antibiotics and are only effective at treating or preventing bacterial infections. However, if you continue to prostitute yourself, having unprotected sex, there are some things you could catch that can be life threatening, are incurable and that no amount of anti...

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Prescription for STD called clymadia ## Amoxil, Trimox, Zithromax, Doryx, Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs, Levaquin, Floxin, etc... are all kinds of antibiotics that treat chlamydia. Before going out and purchasing anything, I would speak with you doctor. Only your doctor can tell you which ones would work for you. Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## What drug that is best for Hepatitis B ## Be aware that one of the classes of drugs used to treat STD's like chlamydia are known as the Quinolone Antibiotics. These very dangerous antibiotics are often prescribed for simple infections where there are other effective antibiotics that should be used first. However, many doctors are not aware of the disabling side effects that can occur from these dr...

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NDC Database

Floxin Otic 3 mg/ml Auricular (Otic) Solution/ Drops by Almatica Pharma Inc. ## Package Codes: 52427-531-34, 52427-531-36

NDC Database

Floxin 3 mg/ml Auricular (Otic) Solution by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Package Codes: 54868-4327-0 ## Active Ingredients: Ofloxacin