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Ofialin drug belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs. The main ingredient of the drug is ofloxacin which is used in the treatment of urogenital infections, respiratory infections and general infections. However, during treatment with Ofialin may experience some side effects. Therefore, before using Ofialin, patients need to carefully study the drug information.1. Mechanism of action of the drug Ofialin
Ofialin drug contains ofloxacine, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic similar to ciprofloxacin, but has a higher bioavailability of about 95% when taken orally.
Ofialin is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infections with or without complications. Skin and soft tissue infections, prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases such as uncomplicated acute gonococcal urethral and cervical infections, non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis...
Although However, Ofialin is also contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to its components.
2. Dosage and way of using Ofialin
Drug Ofialin used orally. For the treatment of urinary tract infections: cystitis for Ecoli or Kpneumoniae use Ofialin at the recommended dose of 200mg every 12 hours and for 3 days. Cystitis caused by other bacteria uses Ofialin at the recommended dose of 200mg every 12 hours and used for about 10 days.
For the treatment of moderate or mild skin and soft tissue infections, use Ofialin at the recommended dose of 400mg every 12 hours and for about 10 days.
Treatment of pneumonia or chronic bronchitis exacerbation using Ofialin drug at the recommended dose of 400mg every 12 hours and used for about 10 days.
Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases: with uncomplicated gonorrhea, use Ofialin drug with a single dose of 400mg. For urethritis or cervicitis caused by C. trachomatis, use Ofialin at a dose of 300mg every 12 hours and for 7 days. For the treatment of prostatitis, Ofialin is used at a dose of 300mg every 12 hours and for 6 days.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose is for reference only. Therefore, before using Ofialin, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions.
3. Management of missed dose and overdose Ofialin
If you miss a dose of Ofialin, use it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Ofialin and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not use a double dose of Ofialin, because it can cause drug overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Ofialin, patients can set alarms or ask relatives to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Ofialin drug in excess of prescribed and showing some unwanted signs, relatives need to take the patient to an emergency hospital immediately.
4. Side effects when using Ofialin
Ofialin medicine may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, Ofialin side effects can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Ofialin include: abdominal pain, back pain, fatigue, fever,... These side effects can occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose of the drug. Ofialin. Usually, side effects from Ofialin can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Ofialin can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Ofialin or longer within a few days. When the occurrence of serious side effects such as: viral infection, vasodilation, digestive disorders, leukopenia, edema, weight gain, bone fractures, muscle pain, memory loss, ataxia, confusion, depression, dizziness, dysarthria, insomnia... the patient should stop using Ofialin and go to a medical facility for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes during the use of Ofialin:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Ofialin. Patients should be advised to use Ofialin from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Ofialin may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs,... Medicines that affect alertness user's. Therefore, if the patient often has to perform the work of operating machinery or driving a car that requires high concentration, attention should be paid when using Ofialin. Above is important information about Ofialin drug, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
