Peflobid 100mg Injection
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Peflobid 100mg Injection 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 further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Peflobid 100mg Injection is given as an injection into a vein (intravenous), in cases where oral administration is not possible, such as in hospitalized or unconscious patients. It is administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some people may have nausea, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney or liver problems while taking this medicine.
Uses of Peflobid Injection
Benefits of Peflobid Injection
In Bacterial infections
Peflobid 100mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Peflobid Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Peflobid
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Peflobid Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Peflobid Injection works
Peflobid 100mg Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Peflobid 100mg Injection does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Peflobid 100mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Peflobid 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Peflobid 100mg Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Peflobid 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Peflobid 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Peflobid Injection?
If you miss a dose of Peflobid 100mg Injection, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Peflobid 100mg Injection 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 Peflobid 100mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- 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 in your stools.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinoline carboxylic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Interaction with drugs
Taking Peflobid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Pefloxacin. Please consult your doctor. Pefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Cho
Pefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Pefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume P
Do not consume Tizanidine with Pefloxacin. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue, drowsiness, sedation or faintness or vomiting and
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Pefloxacin may raise blood levels of Zolmitriptan.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Mycophenolate mofetil along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Pefloxacin may reduce blood levels of M
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Peflobid 100mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Peflobid 100mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Can the use of Peflobid 100mg Injection increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Peflobid 100mg Injection is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Peflobid 100mg Injection. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
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