Loxof OZ Tablet : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for Loxof OZ Tablet

Levofloxacin (250mg), Ornidazole (500mg)

Prescription Required

Primarily used for

Bacterial infections, Tuberculosis (TB), Parasitic infections

Potentiallyunsafewith

Alcohol

₹95.5

₹9.55/Tablet

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Medicine Overview of Loxof OZ Tablet

Uses of Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and tuberculosis.
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Side effects of Levofloxacin

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Levofloxacin

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. Avoid Loxof OZ Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Loxof OZ Tablet works

Levofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.

Uses of Ornidazole

Ornidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections.
It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.

Side effects of Ornidazole

Common

Nausea, Headache, Dry mouth, Metallic taste.

How to use Ornidazole

How Loxof OZ Tablet works

Ornidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA.

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Expert advice for Levofloxacin

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Levofloxacin immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.

Expert advice for Ornidazole

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
If you are using Ornidazole in a high dose or for a prolonged time, there is a risk of more side effects, like nerve damage.
You should not drink alcohol during or for 48 hours after treatment. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache if you take it together.
Inform your doctor if you have a liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Warnings

Special precautions for Loxof OZ Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

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Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

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Lactation

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Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney

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Liver

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Frequently asked questions for Loxof OZ Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Levofloxacin

Q. What is Levofloxacin?

Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin with prednisone?

Levofloxacin and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Levofloxacin immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Levofloxacin a narcotic substance?

No, Levofloxacin is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin with loratadine?

Levofloxacin can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin with esomeprazole?

Levofloxacin can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Levofloxacin affect birth control?

Levofloxacin can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Levofloxacin with birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin for a tooth infection?

Levofloxacin is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin for streptococcal throat infection?

Levofloxacin is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Is Levofloxacin same as ciprofloxacin?

Levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Levofloxacin is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Levofloxacin 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Levofloxacin is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Levofloxacin is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin for tonsillitis?

Levofloxacin is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin with guaifenesin?

Levofloxacin can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Levofloxacin with paracetamol?

Levofloxacin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Levofloxacin contain sulfa?

Levofloxacin does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Levofloxacin cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

Levofloxacin does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Levofloxacin.

Q. Does Levofloxacin expire?

Yes, like any other medicine, Levofloxacin has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.

Q. Does Levofloxacin treat bacterial vaginosis?

Levofloxacin is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.

Q. Does Levofloxacin cause dry mouth?

Levofloxacin does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Levofloxacin as it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Is Levofloxacin safe to use?

Levofloxacin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.<br>

Q. Is Levofloxacin penicillin?

Levofloxacin is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Is Levofloxacin a steroid?

Levofloxacin is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Is Levofloxacin a quinolone?

Yes, Levofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

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Frequently asked questions for Ornidazole

Q. Is Ornidazole an antibiotic?

Yes, Ornidazole is an antibiotic and is a nitroimidazole derivative. It is active against anaerobic organisms and microbes like giardia, entamoeba, and trichomonas. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. What does Ornidazole treat?

Ornidazole is used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (nonspecific vaginal infection), trichomoniasis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, and infections due to anaerobic bacteria. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Is Ornidazole safe in lactation?

It is not known whether Ornidazole passes into the human milk or not. It is advisable that you should not take Ornidazole if you are breastfeeding or breastfeeding should be stopped. Consult your doctor before taking the drug if you are breastfeeding.

Q. Is Ornidazole safe in pregnancy?

There are no studies on the safety of Ornidazole when used in pregnancy. So, it is advisable that the drug should not be used during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor prior to taking the drug if you are pregnant.

Q. Are ornidazole and metronidazole the same?

Both ornidazole and metronidazole belong to the same class of drugs and are nitroimidazole derivatives. They have a similar mechanism of action and are active against similar microbes. However, ornidazole has a longer half-life, so it is given once a day and also has lesser side effects compared to metronidazole. Talk to your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Ornidazole carcinogenic?

Ornidazole has not shown to cause any carcinogenic effect in humans. Talk to your doctor in case you have any further concerns regarding the same.

Q. Is Ornidazole safe?

Ornidazole is a safe medicine if taken in the dose for a duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. How long does Ornidazole take to work?

After oral administration, Ornidazole is rapidly absorbed and takes less than three hours to reach peak concentrations in the blood. It is well distributed in the tissues.

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Patients taking Loxof OZ Tablet

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11%

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Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Mar 2017.

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