Lomefloxacin Hcl (Lomefloxacin Hcl)
Overview of Lomefloxacin Hcl
Lomefloxacin Hcl is a difluorinated quinolone antibiotic. It has a broad spectrum of activity against aerobic gram negative bacteria. Lomefloxacin Hcl is not available in any combination preparations. Lomefloxacin Hcl is administered orally. Fluoroquinolones are extremely useful agents and an important therapeutic advance. They are relatively non-toxic, well tolerated broad spectrum agents. Their excellent bioavailibilty permits their use for treatment of variety of serious bacterial infections.
Indication of Lomefloxacin Hcl
Lomefloxacin Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute bacterial diarrhea, Chronic bronchitis, Pyelonephritis, Transurethral surgery, Uncomplicated cystitis, UTI, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Surgical infections.
Contraindication of Lomefloxacin Hcl
Lomefloxacin (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Epilepsy,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Lomefloxacin Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Lomefloxacin (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Seizures, Tendon rupture.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lomefloxacin (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Vertigo, Headache, Nausea, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Myalgia, Confusion, Pruritus, Hallucination, Asthenia, Phlebitis, Arthralgia, Agitation, Leukopenia, Increased intracranial pressure.
Precautions of Lomefloxacin Hcl
Lomefloxacin should be used with caution in patients with history of epilepsy, kidney disease, tendon problems, nervous system disorders, liver disease and of any allergy, including drug allergies. It should be used with caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness because it produce dizziness or lightheaded. Limit alcohol intake. Because this may produce sensitivity to the sun, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen when outdoors. It should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.