Granaz 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Granaz 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

You may experience headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses of Granaz Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Granaz Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Granaz 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Granaz Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Granaz

Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

How to use Granaz Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Granaz 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Granaz Tablet works

Granaz 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Granaz 400mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Granaz 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Granaz 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Granaz 400mg Tablet may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Granaz 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Granaz 400mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Granaz 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Granaz 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Granaz 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Granaz Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Granaz 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Gatox 400mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Gatifloxacin oral (tablet and suspension) and injection form has been withdrawn from the market, as it has shown incidences of abnormally high or low blood sugar levels in humans. However, its ophthalmic form (eye drop) is available to treat bacterial infections of the eye, which is considered to be safe for use.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Interaction with drugs

Taking Granaz with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Rasagiline

Brand(s): Rasalect, Relgin, Rasipar

Life-threatening

Selegiline

Brand(s): Selgelin, Jumex, Selgin

Life-threatening

Tizanidine

Brand(s): Tizonec, Tidired, Tizakind

Life-threatening

Strontium Chloride

Brand(s): Bentoform

Life-threatening

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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