Lomefloxacin

Lomefloxacin is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate.

Lomefloxacin is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia.

Lomefloxacin belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist.

Lomefloxacin kills a variety of bacteria, and prevent them from reproducing and is often used to treat infections all over the body. However, they are not considered good to treat viral infections like flu.

Lomefloxacin is available as a tablet and an oral suspension.

LOMEFLOXACIN CAUTION

Stop taking Lomefloxacin and seek medical help right away at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Though rare, serious and seldom fatal allergic reactions have been reported, even after the first dose.

These reactions include loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, hives, tingling, and rash.

You should not take Lomefloxacin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Lomefloxacin or other antibiotics of this type such as Floxin, Noroxin and Trovan.

You should not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how Lomefloxacin affects you.

Continued or prolonged use of this drug may result in a growth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary infection.

If you have a known or suspected central nervous system disorder such as epilepsy or hardening of the arteries in the brain, inform your physician before taking Lomefloxacin.

You should consult your doctor before taking Lomefloxacin if you have liver or kidney disease.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LOMEFLOXACIN

Common side effects of Lomefloxacin are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common side effects of Lomefloxacin are abdominal pain, headache, rash, restlessness.

Rare side effects of Lomefloxacin may include confusion, shortness of breath, blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives, irritability, liver and kidney failures.

LOMEFLOXACIN INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Lomefloxacin:

Antacids
Carafate
Iron Supplements and other multivitamins containing calcium, or zinc (also avoid taking milk or yogurt)
Videx

Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Lomefloxacin was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Lomefloxacin may increase the effects of caffeine.

If Lomefloxacin is taken with these drugs, the effects of either could be increased or decreased:

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

LOMEFLOXACIN DOSES

ADULTS:

400mg a day.

Doses of Lomefloxacin may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.

CHILDREN:

Lomefloxacin is not recommended, unless for treating Anthrax. Their dose is calculated at the rate of 15mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight.

LOMEFLOXACIN AND PREGNANCY

Animal studies have shown birth defects by Lomefloxacin. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using Lomefloxacin.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Lomefloxacin.

LOMEFLOXACIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Lomefloxacin overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Lomefloxacin overdose may cause kidney failure.

In case of Lomefloxacin overdose seek medical help right away.

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