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Floxaman 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infections, prostatitis (prostate inflammation), and gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease). Additionally, it is used to treat infections of the stomach and intestine, such as traveller's diarrhoea. It contains Norfloxacin, which kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infections. In some cases, it may cause common side effects such as abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, heartburn, headache, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Floxaman 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, prostatitis (prostate inflammation), and gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease). Additionally, Floxaman 100mg Tablet is used to treat infections of the stomach and intestine, such as traveler’s diarrhoea.
Floxaman 100mg Tablet contains norfloxacin, which works by inhibiting the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase, thereby preventing bacterial DNA replication and leading to the death of the bacteria.
Take Floxaman 100mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, Floxaman 100mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, heartburn, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Take Floxaman 100mg Tablet as prescribed. It can be taken 1 hour before food or 2 hours after food. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. The dose and duration of medicine will be decided by the physician.
Before taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Also, let your doctor know if you experience pain in tendons, swelling, or inflammation, as Floxaman 100mg Tablet is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis in those who have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant.
Uses of Floxaman 100mg Tablet
Floxaman 100mg Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Floxaman 100mg Tablet are as follows:
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Alcohol
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet, as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
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Floxaman 100mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Floxaman 100mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown if Floxaman 100mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet.
Driving
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Floxaman 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness and light-headedness. So, drive only if you are alert.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
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Floxaman 100mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years, as its safety and effectiveness have not been established in this age group.
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Floxaman 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infections‚ prostatitis (prostate inflammation), and gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease). Additionally, Floxaman 100mg Tablet is used to treat infections of the stomach and intestine, such as traveller's diarrhoea.
Floxaman 100mg Tablet contains Norfloxacin, which works by inhibiting the synthesis of an enzyme called DNA gyrase. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infections.
Floxaman 100mg Tablet may cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight) and increase your risk of sunburn. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Always wear protective clothing and sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher before going outdoors.
It is recommended to complete the course of Floxaman 100mg Tablet, even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it incomplete may lead to a more severe infection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
Avoid consuming dairy products, such as milk and yoghurt, along with Floxaman 100mg Tablet, as they may decrease the effectiveness of Floxaman 100mg Tablet.
Do not take Floxaman 100mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Floxaman 100mg Tablet and antacids, anti-ulcer medications (such as sucralfate), anti-HIV medications (like didanosine), and vitamin and mineral supplements. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Floxaman 100mg Tablet.
Consult your doctor before taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet if you have diabetes, as Floxaman 100mg Tablet may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels). Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet to avoid hypoglycaemic events.
Floxaman 100mg Tablet may cause changes in liver function tests and prothrombin time (time taken for blood clotting). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Floxaman 100mg Tablet.
If you start feeling better, do not stop taking the medicine on your own. Instead, please inform your doctor about your progress and follow their advice. Completing the entire course of therapy is crucial to ensure the infection is fully treated and does not return. Your doctor will guide you on the next steps, so be sure to check in with them.
Common side effects of Floxaman 100mg Tablet may include abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
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