Flavoxate + Ofloxacin Pharmacology

Flavoxate + Ofloxacin

About Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Mechanism of Action of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Pharmacokinets of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Onset of Action for Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Duration of Action for Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Half Life of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Side Effects of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Contra-indications of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Special Precautions while taking Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
Urinary tract infections
Interactions for Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Typical Dosage for Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Schedule of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Storage Requirements for Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Effects of Overdose of Flavoxate + Ofloxacin
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Flavoxate

About Flavoxate
Muscarinic antagonist(anticholinergic ) Flavones and their glycosides, Muscle relaxant, systemic urinary tract antispasmodic.
Mechanism of Action of Flavoxate
This is a direct antagonist drug which act on muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in innervated organs especially in bladder. Its anticholinergic-parasympatholytic action reduces the tonus of smooth muscle in the bladder and relaxing the involuntary muscle that is found in the wall of the bladder. This effectively reduce the number of required voids, urge incontinence episodes, urge severity and improving retention, facilitating increased volume per void.
Pharmacokinets of Flavoxate
Absorption- Well absorbed after oral administration
Excretion- Excreted through urine
Onset of Action for Flavoxate
Below 2 hours
Duration of Action for Flavoxate
6-8 hours
Half Life of Flavoxate
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Side Effects of Flavoxate
1. Dizziness
2. Drowsiness
3. Blurred vision
4. Nausea
5. Vomiting
6. Dry mouth
7. Nervousness
8. Headache
9. Confusion
10. Dryness of the eyes
11. Large pupil
12. Difficulty urinating
Contra-indications of Flavoxate
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating).
3. Bleeding in the stomach
4. Blockage in the intestines
5. Pyloric or duodenal obstruction
6. Obstructive intestinal lesions or ileus
7. Achalasia
8. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
9. Obstructive uropathies of the lower urinary tract
Special Precautions while taking Flavoxate
1. Glaucoma
2. Require mental alertness such as driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities
3. Alcohol dependent
4. Prostrate hypertrophy
5. Hiatus hernia with reflex
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Flavoxate
1. Spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.
2. Urinary frequency
3. Urinary urgency
4. Urinary leakage
5. Painful or difficult urination
6. Urinary incontinence.
7. Interstitial cystitis
8. Nocturia
9. Suprapubic pain
10. Prostatitis
11. Urethrocystitis/urethrotrigonitis
12. Urethritis
Interactions for Flavoxate
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Typical Dosage for Flavoxate
Oral-
Adults and children over 12 years of age -
100-200 mg tablets 3 or 4 times a day
Schedule of Flavoxate
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Storage Requirements for Flavoxate
Store between 15? and 30? C (59? and 86? F)
Effects of Missed Dosage of Flavoxate
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Flavoxate
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Ofloxacin

About Ofloxacin
A second generation fluoroquinolone(quinolones), Antibiotic.
Mechanism of Action of Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin is a bactericidal drug. It act by inhibiting the enzyme DNA gyrase (Topoisomerase 2) and Topoisomerase 4.DNA gyrase helps in the formation of a highly condensed three dimensional structure of the DNA by its nicking and closing activity and also by introducing negative supercoil in to the DNA double helix. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase which results in abnormal linkage between opened DNA and gyrase and negative supercoiling is also impaired. This will inhibits transcription of DNA in to RNA and subsequent protein synthesis.
Pharmacokinets of Ofloxacin
Absorption: Ofloxacin is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: It is widely distributed in the body.
Metabolism: It undergoes insignificant metabolism.
Excretion: Drug is excreted mainly through urine.
Onset of Action for Ofloxacin
With in 0.5 hour
Duration of Action for Ofloxacin
12 - 16 hours
Half Life of Ofloxacin
5 - 8 hours
Side Effects of Ofloxacin
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhoea
4. Abdominal discomfort
5. Constipation
6. Dry mouth
7. Dizziness
8. Headache
9. Rash
10. Pruritis
11. Pseudomembranous colitis
12. Visual disturbances
13. Insomnia
Contra-indications of Ofloxacin
1. Hypersensitivity to Ofloxacin and other Fluoroquinolones
Special Precautions while taking Ofloxacin
1. Hepatic impairment
2. Renal impairment
3. Cerebral arteriosclerosis
4. Epilepsy
5. CNS disease
6. Avoid exposure to sunlight
7. Caution while driving the vehicle or operating machine or involved in any hazardous activities.

Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
NEONATES : Contraindicated

Indications for Ofloxacin
1. Bronchitis
2. Pneumonia
3. Urinary tract infection
4. Bone and joint infections
5. Intra-abdominal infections
6. Gonorrhoea
7. ENT infections
8. Skin and soft tissue infections
9. Typhoid fever
10. Prostatis
11. Otitis
12. Gynaecological infections
13. Conjunctivitis
14. Keratitis
15. Urethritis
16. Cervicitis
Interactions for Ofloxacin
Oral Anticoagulants: The effects of oral anticoagulants, may be increased.
Theophylline: Increased plasma levels of theophylline resulting in toxicity.
NSAID`s: CNS excitation may occur.
Typical Dosage for Ofloxacin
Adults: 200 - 400 mg / day depending on the severity and type of infection
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Skin and soft tissue infections: 800 mg / day in 2 divided doses for 10 days
Gonorrhoea: 400 mg as a single dose.
Prostatis, Cervicitis & Urethritis: 600 mg / day in 2 divided doses for 1 week.
UTI: 200 - 800 mg / day in single or divided doses
Typhoid fever: 400 - 800 mg / day in 2 divided doses

Schedule of Ofloxacin
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Storage Requirements for Ofloxacin
Store at 15 - 30 degree C in a tightly closed container.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ofloxacin
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Ofloxacin
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. Gastric lavage has to be done.

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