RONFLOX IV Infusion 100ml
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Introduction About RONFLOX IV INFUSION
RONFLOX IV INFUSION contains Ofloxacin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is recommended only for adults and is used to manage various bacterial infections involving the kidneys, genital tract, lungs, skin and soft tissue (the tissue under the skin and muscles). Bacterial infections are generally characterized by fever, extreme tiredness, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, groin or elsewhere, headache, nausea or vomiting.
Avoid drinking alcohol while receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION, as it may make you feel dizzy or sleepy. RONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use if you have fits or ever had swollen tendons. Before receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart, nerve, mental health problems, porphyria, myasthenia gravis, if you are about to have any surgery or taking a medicine used in cancer (methotrexate).
RONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use in pregnancy, breastfeeding women, children or adolescents, so consult your doctor before receiving it. The most common side effects of receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION are pain, redness or swelling at the area of administration. Contact your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist.
Uses Of RONFLOX IV INFUSION
It is indicated in the management of bacterial infections in adults, such as:
- urinary tract (kidney) infections
- genital tract infections (men and women)
- lung or chest infections
- skin and soft tissue infections
How RONFLOX IV INFUSION Works
RONFLOX IV INFUSION works by binding to and inhibiting bacterial enzymes required in DNA synthesis, thus interrupting DNA replication and managing bacterial cell multiplication.
How to use RONFLOX IV INFUSION
RONFLOX IV INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of RONFLOX IV INFUSION
Common
- pain, redness or swelling at the area of administration
Uncommon
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
- cough, common cold
- headaches, sleeping problems, dizziness or restlessness
- eye irritation
- fungal infection
Rare
- confusion or anxiety, nightmares, drowsiness, trouble walking due to poor muscle control
- change or loss of taste or smelling sense
- changes in levels of kidney enzymes
- feeling generally unwell
- swelling under the skin
- memory impairment
- seeing or hearing things that are not there, changed opinions and thoughts
Stop receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- allergic reaction (rash, trouble swallowing or breathing, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue)
- an uneven or fast heartbeat, low blood pressure (maybe during RONFLOX IV INFUSION administration)
- watery diarrhoea, probably with blood in it, with stomach cramps and fever
- fits
- liver problems (loss of appetite, yellow eyes or skin)
- severe skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis) with blistering or peeling of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms, painful red or purplish rash that spreads)
- skin rashes after sun exposure
- low blood sugar levels (weakness or irritation, sweating, shaking)
- raised blood sugar levels (thirst, urinating more often than usual)
- swelling or discomfort in your tendons like in the Achilles tendon
- severe kidney inflammation (rash, fever, general pains)
- severe mental illness with suicidal ideation
- touch sensitivity
- problems with your coordination (spasms, irregular jerky movements, fidgeting, wriggling or body swaying)
- low white blood cell count (fever with chills, sweating, sore throat)
- low blood pressure (dizziness, lightheadedness)
- myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness)
- severe breathlessness
- drug rash (redness, bumps, blisters, hives, itching and sometimes peeling or pain)
- exfoliative dermatitis (skin redness with extensive scaling)
- muscle tissue breakdown
- tear or rupture of the ligaments
- uveitis (inflammation of the eye)
- bone marrow failure (unusual bleeding and bruising in the gums, nose or the skin)
- sudden, severe pain in your abdomen, chest or back
- tendon, muscle and joint pain of the upper and lower limbs, trouble walking
- abnormal sensations like tingling, tickling, numbness or burning
- sensory disorders like impairment of vision, taste, smell and hearing
- depression, memory impairment
- severe fatigue
- severe sleep disorders
How To Manage Side Effects
Diarrhea
Drink lots of fluids, like water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take medicines on your own to manage diarrhea without consulting your doctor. If your symptom gets worse or persist, consult your doctor immediately.
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Lie down until the dizziness subsides, then get up slowly. Move slowly and carefully, do not hurry. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. If your symptom gets worse or persist, consult your doctor immediately.
Headache
Drink an ample amount of water. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress-free. Do not take medicines on your own to manage a headache without consulting your doctor. If your symptom gets worse or persist, consult your doctor immediately.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take RONFLOX IV INFUSION with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If your symptom gets worse or persist, consult your doctor immediately. Get adequate rest. Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Eat when you feel like it – you do not need to eat or avoid any specific foods. Do not take medicines on your own to manage vomiting without consulting your doctor. If your symptom gets worse or persist, consult your doctor immediately.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
ContraindicatedRONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
ContraindicatedRONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience sleepiness, dizziness or problems with your eyesight after receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION.
Alcohol
Consult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION as it might make you feel dizzy or sleepy.
Kidney
Use with CautionRONFLOX IV INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Liver
Use with CautionRONFLOX IV INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not receive RONFLOX IV INFUSION if you are allergic to Ofloxacin or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
Heart Disease
Use with CautionRONFLOX IV INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or problems with a heartbeat, aortic aneurism (an enlarged or bulged large blood vessel), aortic dissection (tear in the aortic wall) or family history of it, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, vascular disorders like Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis, Behcet’s disease, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, prolonged QT interval, very slow heart rhythm, a weak heart or a history of a heart attack. Consult your doctor before receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION.
Use In Pediatrics
ContraindicatedRONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with CautionRONFLOX IV INFUSION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Others
RONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use if you:
- ever had swelling of the tendons which can affect the wrist or the Achilles tendon
- have or are at risk of fits
- have glucose-6-dehydrogenase deficiency (a problem with your red blood cells)
Before receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION, inform your doctor if you:
- have low blood potassium or magnesium levels
- have or ever had any mental health issues
- have porphyria (a rare metabolism disorder)
- are going to have any surgery
- have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness and excessive muscle fatigue)
- have diabetes (high blood sugar)
- have received a transplantation
- have nerve problems
- have connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving RONFLOX IV INFUSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- methotrexate (used to manage rheumatism or cancer)
- medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol quinidine, hydroquinidine, dofetilide, ibutilide, procainamide)
- other medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin)
- medicines used to manage blood clotting (Ex. warfarin, heparin)
- medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, clomipramine, imipramine)
- medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. propranolol, amlodipine, furosemide)
- medicines used to induce sleep (Ex. fentanyl, hydromorphone)
- glibenclamide (used to manage diabetes)
- probenecid (used to manage gout)
- cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers or acidity)
- theophylline (used to manage breathing problems)
- medicines used to relieve pain and inflammation (Ex. ibuprofen, fenbufen, diclofenac, indomethacin)
- medicines used to manage inflammation (Ex. hydrocortisone, prednisolone)
- medicines used to manage psychiatric disorders (Ex. risperidone, quetiapine)
Overdosage:
RONFLOX IV INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience confusion, dizziness, seeing things that are not there, shaking, fast irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, fits, nausea, bleeding in stools or any other unusual symptoms.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Ofloxacin |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Quinolone antibiotics |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Manages and manages bacterial infection |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Solution, Eye ointment, Eye/Ear drops, Injection, Infusion, Syrup, Suspension, Cream |
More Information
- Keep RONFLOX IV INFUSION out of reach from children
- Store below 30°C
FAQs About RONFLOX IV INFUSION
Q: Does RONFLOX IV INFUSION manage urinary tract infections?
A: Yes. RONFLOX IV INFUSION is used to manage urinary tract infections. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Q: Does RONFLOX IV INFUSION make you feel sleepy?
A: Yes. Avoid consumption of alcohol and do not drive or use any machines during management with RONFLOX IV INFUSION as it can make you feel dizzy or sleepy.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION manage typhoid?
A: According to some studies, RONFLOX IV INFUSION can be used to manage typhoid in adults who are infected with S. typhi resistant to other medicines like chloramphenicol, ampicillin and cotrimoxazole. However, consult your doctor before taking RONFLOX IV INFUSION.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION make me feel suicidal?
A: RONFLOX IV INFUSION might come with a risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. If at any time you have this kind of thought, immediately contact your doctor or go to the nearby hospital.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION cause itching?
A: Yes. RONFLOX IV INFUSION may cause itching along with rashes. In such cases, avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate your skin further. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if your symptom does not improve.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION be taken by children?
A: No. RONFLOX IV INFUSION is used for adults and is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Your doctor will decide the correct dose or select a suitable alternative therapy for your child.
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of RONFLOX IV INFUSION?
A: If you forget to take a dose of RONFLOX IV INFUSION, take it as soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for the missed dose.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION be stopped?
A: Continue taking RONFLOX IV INFUSION until your doctor tells you to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your condition or any new symptoms. In such a case, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop taking RONFLOX IV INFUSION just because you feel better. If you do so, your infection may get worse again.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION be taken in pregnancy?
A: RONFLOX IV INFUSION is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during management with RONFLOX IV INFUSION.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION be crushed?
A: No. RONFLOX IV INFUSION should not be broken, crushed, or chewed. Simply swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
Q: Can I take other medicines with RONFLOX IV INFUSION?
A: Before taking RONFLOX IV INFUSION, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine, as these might interact with each other and cause serious side effects.
Q: Can RONFLOX IV INFUSION cause nausea?
A: Yes. If you feel nauseous, take RONFLOX IV INFUSION with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If your symptom gets worse or persist, contact your doctor immediately.
Q: Can I drive a car after taking RONFLOX IV INFUSION?
A: Do not drive if you experience sleepiness, dizziness or problems with your eyesight after taking RONFLOX IV INFUSION. Consult your doctor if you feel any side effects during management with RONFLOX IV INFUSION that may stop you from driving or using machines.
References
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Useful Diagnostic Tests
- Bacterial culture
- Microscopic examination
- Completed Blood Count (CBC)
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