OFLOBID 200mg tablet 1×10’s

Warnings

Pregnancy
This drug is contraindicated in pregnant females.

Lactation
This medicine should not be used by nursing females.

Precautions
Elderly and patients with psychiatric disorders, renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), diabetes, G6PD deficiency may be sensitive to the drug. There may be a risk of QT prolongation (heart muscles take longer than normal to recharge), pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the large intestine due to overgrowth of bacteria); consider if the patient has persistent diarrhea. Advise patients to report signs of liver disease. Avoid the strong UV light and consult an eye specialist immediately if visual disturbances occur.

Expert Advice

It is indicated in urinary tract infections, infections of the lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissues, urethral and cervical gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), and cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix).

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal disturbances, skin reactions, CNS (nervous system) disturbances are some of its side effects. Hypersensitivity reactions, suicidal thoughts and behavior, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage outside the brain), tendinitis (inflammation of tendons), and tendon rupture are also reported.

Contraindications

This drug is contraindicated in epilepsy (a disorder of brain with abnormal brain activity causing seizures) or lowered seizure threshold. It is also not indicated for growing adolescents and patients with a history of tendinitis (inflammation of tendons).