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| Typical Brand Names: Floxin |
| Generic Name: Ofloxacin |
| Other Name: Ocuflox |
| Classification: Antibiotic | |
(These are common indications for Floxin There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Qty | Price | |
| Ofloxacin 200mg | Floxin, Ocuflox 200mg | 30 | $129.98 |  |
| Ofloxacin 200mg | Floxin, Ocuflox 200mg | 60 | $217.00 | |
| Ofloxacin 200mg | Floxin, Ocuflox 200mg | 90 | $293.50 | |
What is the most important information I should know about Floxin:
Take all of the Floxin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Take Floxin with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day to prevent Floxin crystals from forming in the urine.
Take Floxin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
What is Floxin:
Floxin is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Floxin fights bacteria in the body.
Floxin is used to treat various bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the prostate.
Floxin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Take Floxin:
Take Floxin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take Floxin with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day to prevent Floxin crystals from forming in the urine.
Take Floxin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Take Floxin at evenly spaced intervals. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums or Rolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron or zinc for a minimum of 2 hours before or 2 hours after a dose of Floxin. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplements too close to a dose of Floxin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic.
Take all of the Floxin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip it and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.
The most common symptom of an Floxin overdose is seizures.
What should I avoid while taking Floxin:
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. Floxin increases the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, and severe sunburning may result. If exposure to the sun is unavoidable, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Call your doctor if you experience severe burning, blistering, swelling, redness, or a rash after exposure to sunlight.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Floxin may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Floxin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- seizures;
- confusion or hallucinations;
- liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);
- or muscle or joint pain.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking Floxin and talk to your doctor:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- headache, lightheadedness, drowsiness;
- ringing in the ears;
- or increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage:
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect Floxin:
Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums or Rolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron or zinc for a minimum of 2 hours before or 2 hours after a dose of Floxin. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplements too close to a dose of Floxin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic.
Before taking Floxin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Slo-Phyllin, Slo-Bid, Elixophyllin);
- probenecid (Benemid);
- warfarin (Coumadin);
- cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
- cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
- insulin or an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase), and others;
- a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), and others.
You may not be able to take Floxin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Floxin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
What does my medication look like:
Floxin is available with a prescription under the generic name Ofloxacin. Other brand or generic formulations also may be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
- Floxin 200 mg - oval, light-yellow, film-coated tablets
- Floxin 300 mg - oval, white, film-coated tablets
- Floxin 400 mg - oval, pale-gold, film-coated tablets
Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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