Table of contents:
- Functions & Usage
- What is Oxolinic Acid used for?
- How do you use Oxolinic Acid?
- How do I store Oxolinic Acid?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be considered before using Oxolinic Acid drugs?
- Is Oxolinic Acid drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Oxolinic Acid?
- Drug Interactions
- What drugs can interfere with the action of the Oxolinic Acid drug?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of Oxolinic Acid drugs?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the Oxolinic Acid drug?
- Dose
- What is the dosage of Oxolinic Acid for adults?
- What is the dosage of Oxolinic Acid for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Oxolinic Acid available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Functions & Usage
What is Oxolinic Acid used for?
Oxolinic acid is a drug used to treat tract infections. This drug belongs to a quinolone antibacterial agent with properties similar to nalidixic acid. These drugs interfere with bacterial DNA replication possibly by inactivating bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase type II).
In some countries, this drug can only be used for veterinary purposes. Consult your doctor further before using this drug.
How do you use Oxolinic Acid?
Read the Medication Guide given by your pharmacist before you start using this medicine and each time you get this medication again. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I store Oxolinic Acid?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be considered before using Oxolinic Acid drugs?
Kidney disorders or impaired liver function; exposure to strong sunlight.
Is Oxolinic Acid drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is not enough information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Oxolinic Acid?
Urinary stones, muscle pain, hypersensitivity reactions (eg rash, urticaria, pruritus, photosensitivity, leukopenia, eosinophilia), nausea, vomiting, anorexia, epigastric pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, metallic taste, increased LFT, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, confusion , vertigo, drowsiness, headache, peripheral neuropathy, paresthesias, photophobia, blurred vision, impaired accommodation, diplopia, seizures, hallucinations.
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What drugs can interfere with the action of the Oxolinic Acid drug?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
Although certain drugs should not be used at the same time, in other cases two different drugs can be used together even if interactions are possible. In this case, your doctor may be able to change the dose or take other precautions that may be needed. Tell your health care professional if you are taking prescription drugs or other nonprescription drugs on the market,
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of Oxolinic Acid drugs?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the Oxolinic Acid drug?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of Oxolinic Acid for adults?
750 mg every 12 hours.
What is the dosage of Oxolinic Acid for children?
Safety and effectiveness are not known in pediatric patients (less than 18 years).
In what dosages and preparations is Oxolinic Acid available?
Powder
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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