"Ofloxacin": instructions for use
"Ofloxacin": instructions for use
"Ofloxacin" is a drug with a wideantimicrobial spectrum of action. It is used to treat a number of infectious diseases, including in ENT and ophthalmology. Is issued "Ofloksatsin" in the form of tablets, rastvora for injections and ophthalmic ointment.
Indications
"Ofloxacin" in tablets and solution is prescribed fortreatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, ENT organs, abdominal organs, urinary and bile ducts, kidneys, soft tissues, skin. The drug is used in the treatment of osteomyelitis, gonorrhea, prostatitis, gynecological infectious diseases. In prophylactic purposes - in violation of the immune status. Ointment is used in ophthalmology in the treatment of bacterial lesions. In particular, the drug is prescribed for conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, barley, chlamydial infections of the organ of vision. Also, the remedy is used in the postoperative period to prevent infectious complications.Instructions for use
Solution for injection "Ofloxacin" is administered 30-60minutes - intravenously drip. The initial dose is 200 mg. When the condition improves, you should switch to taking the drug in tablets. When infections of the urinary tract are prescribed 100 mg of "Ofloxacin" 1-2 times a day. When infections of the kidneys and genitalia apply 100-200 mg, in other cases - 200 mg of the drug twice a day. If necessary, a single dosage can be increased to 400 mg. With a decrease in immunity to prevent infections, 400-600 mg of "Ofloxacin" are prescribed per day. Tablets "Ofloxacin" are taken before meals. Adults prescribe 200-800 mg of the drug per day for 2 doses of 7-10 days. Dosage up to 400 mg can be taken for 1 time, preferably in the morning. In gonorrhea, 400 mg of "Ofloxacin" is used once. With violations of the liver and kidneys, the maximum dose is 400 mg per day. The exact dosage for these diseases is determined by the doctor. When dialysis is taken, 100 mg of the drug every 24 hours. Children with severe infections are prescribed 7.5-15 mg / kg of body weight per day. The course of therapy for uncomplicated infections of the urinary tract is 3-5 days, with salmonellosis it is 7-8 days. In other cases, therapy should continue for 3 more days after the disappearance of symptoms. Glaive ointment "Ofloxacin" is laid down the lower eyelid. After applying for an even distribution of the agent, it is recommended to lower eyelids and move the eyeballs a little. The single dose is 1 cm. Ointment is used 2-3 times a day for a maximum of 2 weeks, with the treatment of chlamydial infections - 5-6 times a day, with a course of 4-5 weeks.Contraindications
The drug is not used with sensitivity toits constituents, deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase. "Ofloxacin" in any form is not prescribed for pregnant, lactating women and children under 15 years of age. Contraindications are the presence in the anamnesis of reducing the convulsive threshold and epilepsy. Ointment is not used to treat non-bacterial conjunctivitis. With caution apply "Ofloxacin" with atherosclerosis of the vessels of the head, disorders of cerebral circulation, organic lesions of the central nervous system, renal and hepatic insufficiency.