Uses of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole

The combination of Ornidazole and Ofloxacin is used to treat various bacterial infections involving the blood (such as septicemia), brain (such as meningitis), lungs (such as pneumonia, bronchitis), ear and nose (such as sinusitis), urinary tract (such as cystitis), genital infections (including both the male and female genital organs), wound (post-operative infections), reproductive system (such as puerperal sepsis, septic abortion and endometritis) and stomach (such as peritonitis). It is also used as prophylaxis to prevent bacterial infections during surgical interventions (particularly involving the colon and in gynaecological operations). 

Therapeutic Category

Ofloxacin: Antibiotics (Fluoroquinolones)

Ornidazole: Antibiotics (Nitroimidazoles) 

How Ofloxacin+Ornidazole works

Ornidazole kills parasites and bacteria that live in the absence of oxygen by generating harmful molecule which damages the DNA of the parasites and bacteria and ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial DNA, hence helps to treat various infections. 

Common side effects of Ofloxacin+Ornidazole

• headache, dizziness
• nausea, vomiting
• diarrhea
• itching
• sleep problems
• external genital itching in women
• vaginal inflammation
• changes in taste sensation

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• Severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue and other parts of the body, difficulty in breathing or wheezing, blisters on the skin, sore throat, fever, headache)
• Painful skin rashes with blisters and peeling or scaling of the skin in conditions such as steven-johnson syndrome and toxic epidural necrolysis
• Abnormal heartbeat
• Changes in behaviour, psychosis, depression, hallucination, disorientation or fainting
• Impaired vision or hearing
• Severe fever, body chills or muscle pain
• Swelling or rupture of tendons
• Numbness or tingling sensation of the skin
• Abnormal bleeding
• Abnormal body movements like fits or seizure
• Severe loose stools or diarrhea
• Difficulty in passing urine or urine discoloration
• Loss of consciousness
• Abnormal body sugar level
• Pain, burning, numbness and/or weakness especially in the feet and legs or hands and arms which indicates nerve damage
• Stomach pain, itching, dark urine or yellowish discoloration of the skin and in the white part of the eye (jaundice) 

Health Tips for Ofloxacin+Ornidazole

• Always take Ofloxacin + Ornidazole exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow the specified dosage and regimen. Do not change the dosage or discontinue the medicine without first consulting your doctor. It's important to complete the full course of treatment, even if you start feeling better before the medication is finished
• Some antibiotics may cause stomach upset. Taking it with food or milk may help reduce the risk of stomach irritation. Staying well-hydrated is generally recommended during treatment
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Ofloxacin + Ornidazole as it may aggravate your symptoms such as sleepiness, dizziness and eyesight problems
• It is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women including certain medical conditions such as epilepsy or those at risk of fits, pre-exisiting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, suffering from or have a family history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects the red blood cells)
• Do not drive or operate any machines after taking Ofloxacin + Ornidazole as it may make you feel dizzy, tired, sleepy, temporary loss of consciousness, less alert, spinning sensation of head, impaired vision, shivering, abnormal body movements and seizure/fits