Tariflox Dosage & Drug Information

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Ofloxacin

Indications/Uses

UTI, lower resp tract, skin & soft tissue, O & G infection. Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, non-gonococcal urethritis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab UTI 200-400 mg daily in 1-2 divided doses for 1-10 days. Severe or complicated infection: up to 600 mg daily & up to 20 days. Lower resp tract infection 200-600 mg daily in 1-3 divided doses for 3-10 days. Severe or complicated infection: up to 800 mg daily & up to 20 days. Skin & soft tissue infection/O & G infection 400 mg daily for 7 days. Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis A single dose of 400 mg. Non-gonococcal urethritis 400 mg daily for 7-10 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Take 2 hr before or after antacids or supplements containing Fe or Zn. Ensure adequate hydration.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ severe nephropathy, convulsions. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Shock, anaphylactoid symptom, Lyell's syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, tendon disorders, agranulocytosis, interstitial pneumonia, pseudomembranous colitis, anemia, GI distress, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, hepatic & hematologic disorders.

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Drug Interactions

Antacids may reduce absorption.

MIMS Class

Quinolones

ATC Classification

J01MA01 - ofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Tariflox tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

30's (Rp172,500/pak)

Form

Tariflox tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

30's (Rp330,000/pak)

Tariflox

ofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Lapi