Ofloxacin 200 Mg + Ornidazole 500 Mg

This combination of Ofloxacin 200 Mg & Ornidazole 500 Mg tablet is commonly prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial and protozoal infections, including: Bacterial Infections: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole combination is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gastrointestinal infections, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Protozoal Infections: It may also be prescribed for the treatment of protozoal infections such as amoebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis.

The tablets should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water. It is preferable to take the medication with meals to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. Drink plenty of fluids while you are being treated with this medicine. Drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects of ofloxacin.

Protect from moisture or light and store below 30 degrees Celsius (C).

Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, vaginitis, rash, headaches, confusion, restlessness, or insomnia, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Headache, Dry mouth, Metallic taste.

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Some people who take ofloxacin may become more sensitive to sunlight than they are normally - Stay out of direct sunlight, Wear protective clothing, including a hat and sunglasses. Ofloxacin may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert. Advise patient to take drug 2 hours before or 2 hours after magnesium or aluminum-containing antacids or products containing calcium, iron, or zinc Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment and for at least 48 hours after discontinuation of therapy, as it may cause disulfiram-like reactions (flushing, nausea, vomiting, headache, palpitations).

Product Information: OFLOXACIN oral film-coated tablets, ofloxacin oral film-coated tablets. Larken Laboratories Inc (per Daily Med), Canton, MS, 2016. Monk JP & Campoli-Richards DM: Ofloxacin: a review of its antibacterial activity, pharmacokinetic properties and therapeutic use. Drugs 1987; 33:346-391. Ornidazole. Auckland, New Zealand: Teva Pharma (New Zealand) Limited; 2017.

Ofloxacin: It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, thereby interfering with DNA replication, transcription, and repair, leading to bacterial cell death. Ornidazole: It is a nitroimidazole antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent that exerts its pharmacological effects by disrupting the DNA structure and function of susceptible microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, leading to cell death.

Antibiotic.