Ofspan 200 mg Infusion is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Ofspan Infusion side effects

Common

Side Effects of Ofspan are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Taste change.

How to use Ofspan Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Ofspan Infusion works

Ofspan 200 mg Infusion is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria.

In Depth Information on Ofspan Infusion

Expert advice for Ofspan Infusion

Your doctor has prescribed Ofspan 200 mg Infusion to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Ofspan 200 mg Infusion and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Ofspan Infusion related warnings

Special precautions for Ofspan Infusion

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ofspan 200 mg Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Ofspan 200 mg Infusion is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Ofspan 200 mg Infusion may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ofspan 200 mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ofspan 200 mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ofspan 200 mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ofspan 200 mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Ofspan Infusion?

If you miss a dose of Ofspan 200 mg Infusion, 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.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Ofspan

Can I take fixime 200 antibiotic for cold and dry cough.

Dr. Waseem Mirza

Sexologist

u shouldn't take antibiotics without prescription, for simple cold n cough take syp corex-Dx 1 tsf tid, for cold DO STEAM INHALAION TWICE DAILY, WARM SALINE GARGLES, AVOID EXPOSURE TO COLD,TAKE REST tab levocet 1 tab bd for 5 days, take healthy diet to boost ur immunity comprising of proteins, vitamins particularly vit C, take plenty of fluids if not better in 3 days consult physician hope this helps, antibiotics are reserved only for bacterial infections , most cold like illnesses are viral so no need of antibiotics

Hello sir/ ma'am My child PATIENT from stomach infection and doctor suggested zifi-100 redimix. How it is work and any side effect of that zifi-100 redimix? What kind of taking care of my child and PATIENT 7 month old.?????

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Cefixime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.More common: Diarrhea loose or frequent stools Less common: Abdominal or stomach pain agitation black, tarry stools bleeding gums blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin blood in the urine or stools and many more rare side effects

Frequently asked questions about Ofloxacin

Q. Is Ofspan a penicillin?

Ofspan is not a penicillin. Ofspan belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Ofspan a painkiller?

Ofspan is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Ofspan a sulfa drug?

Ofspan is not a sulfa drug. Ofspan belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Ofspan contain sulfa?

Ofspan does not contain sulfa. Ofspan belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Ofspan affect birth control?

Ofspan does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Ofspan is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Ofspan contain penicillin?

Ofspan does not contain penicillin. Ofspan belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Ofspan treat chlamydia?

Ofspan is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Does Ofspan expire?

Yes, Ofspan does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. What is Ofspan used for?

Ofspan is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Ofspan a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?

Ofspan is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Can I take Ofspan with paracetamol?

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

Q. Can I take Ofspan with ibuprofen?

Ofspan when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Ofspan. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Ofspan an antibiotic?

Ofspan is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Ofspan bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Ofspan is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Severely interacts with other drugs like

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

Ofspan with Strontium Chloride

LIFE-THREATENING

Medicines with composition Strontium Chloride: Bentoform, Strotas

Ofspan with Tizanidine

LIFE-THREATENING

Medicines with composition Tizanidine: Tizonec, Tidired, Sirdalud, Tizalide

Ofspan with Rasagiline

LIFE-THREATENING

Medicines with composition Rasagiline: Rasalect, Relgin, Rasipar

Ofspan with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone: Acethromb

Ofspan with Clozapine

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Clozapine: Suclosz, Vizopin, Syclop, Lozin, Lozapin, Z Clo, Zaporil, Closin, Clozcare, Skizoril

Ofspan with Magnesium Hydroxide

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Magnesium Hydroxide: Mgmax

Ofspan with Zinc

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Zinc: Adrovit Z

Ofspan with Pramipexole

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Pramipexole: Pramipex, Prarimol SR, Prarimol, Pramirol, Mirator, Remipex, Pramitrem, Pexopram

Ofspan with Phenytoin

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Phenytoin: Stoin, Marantin, Notian, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenozed, Episol, Epidium, Epilog, Neptoin, C-Toin

Ofspan with Warfarin

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Warfarin: Sofarin, Warf

Ofspan with Phenindione

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Phenindione: Dindevan

Ofspan with Ropinirole

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Ropinirole: Ropiro, Ropitor, Adrole, Ropeway, Parkirop

Ofspan with Piribedil

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Piribedil: Trivastal L.A

Ofspan with Cinacalcet

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Cinacalcet: Capicet, Setz, Mimcipar, Ceracal

Ofspan with Fosphenytoin

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Fosphenytoin: Fosphen, Fosentin, Fosolin

Ofspan with Olanzapine

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Olanzapine: Oladac, Zolapin, Olisense, Olatig, Olanz, Madwell, Ozinet, Olnee, Pifol, Bitola

Ofspan with Benzydamine

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Benzydamine: Ready Rinse, Tantum, Mucobenz

Ofspan with Oxyphenbutazone

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Oxyphenbutazone: Flanil

Ofspan with Pentoxifylline

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Pentoxifylline: Pentovas

Ofspan with Nimesulide

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Nimesulide: Nimsun, Abinim, Nimulis, Neil, Zenee PR, Sanim, Renex, Nimoffin, Selide, Elide

Ofspan with Metamizole / Dipyrone

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Metamizole / Dipyrone: Pyregin, Novalgin RC, Bral

Ofspan with Sodium Bicarbonate

SERIOUS

Medicines with composition Sodium Bicarbonate: Sodamax, Sobinix, Sobimed, Soda Bicarb Glycerin

Ofspan with Glibenclamide

MODERATE

Medicines with composition Glibenclamide: No Gluco, Diabnil, D Con, Semi Daonil, Daonil, Semi-Euglucon, Aviglen, Glybovin, Gliconil, Diabetnil

Ofspan with Sitagliptin

MODERATE

Medicines with composition Sitagliptin: Januvia, Istavel

Ofspan with Tolbutamide

MODERATE

Medicines with composition Tolbutamide: Told, Rastinon

Ofspan with Nateglinide

MODERATE

Medicines with composition Nateglinide: Natiz, Glinate, Natelide

Ofspan with Acarbose

MODERATE

Medicines with composition Acarbose: Diadose, Abacus, Disorb, Glubose, K Carb, Glucar, Glucarb, Glucobay, Rebose, Karbocheck

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Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 9th Aug 2018.

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