Rutix 200 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rutix 200 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Rutix 200 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Rutix 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rutix 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Rutix 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rutix 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Rutix 200mg Tablet
Introduction
Rutix 200 is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth o ... Show more
Uses of Rutix 200
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Rutix 200
Common
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
How to use Rutix 200
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. Rutix 200 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Rutix 200 works
Rutix 200 is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
What if you forget to take Rutix 200?
If you miss a dose of Rutix 200, 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.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Rutix 200 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 Rutix 200 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in br ... Show more
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 ... Show more
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.
Brief Description
Indication
Leprosy, chronic bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia, Uncomplicated skin infections, anthrax, Legionnaire's disease, Nongonococcal cervicitis, Ur ... Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Avoid antacids or supplements containing Fe or Znor or dairy products w/in 2 hr before or after ofloxacin.
Ensure ... Show more
Adult Dose
Oral
Bronchitis Exacerbation, Community Acquired Pneumonia, Skin & Skin Structure Infections
Adult: 400 mg bid for 10 days.
Uncomplicated gonorrh ... Show more
Child Dose
Not indicated
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
20-50 Reduce dose by half 24 hrly following usual initial dose.
<20 and patients on haemodial ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to quinolones; pregnancy and lactation; prolongation of the QT interval; uncorrected hypokalaemia.
Mode of Action
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone which inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription, repair an ... Show more
Precaution
Epilepsy or other predisposition to seizures; known or suspected CNS disorders; renal, hepatic impairment; myasthaenia gravis; superinfection; childre ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Nausea (3-10%),Headache (1-9%),Insomnia (3-7%),Dizziness (1-5%),Vaginitis (1-5%),Diarrhea (1-4%),Vomiting (1-4%),Appetite decreased (1-3%),Abdo ... Show more
Interaction
Concomitant use of class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents may increase risk of QT inter ... Show more
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