Oftak
Oftak Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Oftak Products
Uses of Oftak Products
Ofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, female genital organ, skin & soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Oftak Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oftak are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Itching, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Genital itching, Vaginal inflammation, Phlebitis, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
Severe
Side Effects of Oftak are Photosensitivity, Inflammation of tendons, Tendon rupture, Psychotic disorder, Liver dysfunction, Pseudomembranous colitis.
How Oftak Products work
Ofloxacin 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.
Patient Concerns about Oftak Products
Frequently asked questions about Oftak Products
Frequently asked questions about Ofloxacin
Q. What if I give too much of Oftak Suspension by mistake?
An extra dose of Oftak Suspension is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Oftak Suspension for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Oftak Suspension could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that would be more specific in action. Not all medicines are given by oral route, some may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Oftak Suspension?
Oftak Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Oftak Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Oftak Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Oftak Suspension to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from a heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Oftak Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.