Brakke Tablet

Brakke tablet is a combination medicine whose active constituents falls under the category of fluoroquinolones and amoebicide which means that it is largely used to treat infections caused by bacteria and/or protozoa.

This medicine is used for a very wide variety of bacterial infections that include intra-abdominal infection, pelvic and gynaecological infections, lung abscess and acute diarrhoea or dysentery due to mixed infections.

Furthermore, it is also used to treat any infections that occur in the eyes, nose, throat, ears, urinary tract, cervix, urethra, urinary bladder, sinus and the respiratory system, making this a very versatile drug.

Brakke works by inhibiting crucial enzymes present in the DNA of the bacteria. These enzymes are responsible for helping the bacteria thrive, and the medicine basically stops the bacteria from spreading or growing.

The medicine is administered in many different forms – one can have it orally as a tablet or syrup, use it as eye drops or ear drops, or even have it injected intravenously. Some minor side effects of taking this medication include diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth and trouble sleeping. However, it can also cause a few major side effects.

These include hallucinations, mood swings, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, fatigue, numbness in the hands and feet, and tendonitis. If you experience any of these side effects, you must speak to your doctor immediately.

• Intra-Abdominal Infections

• Vaginal Infection

• Genital Herpes

• Diarrhoea

• Allergy

• Abdominal Pain

• Joint Pain

• Fever With Chills

• Numbness Of The Hands

• Running Nose

• Anxiety

• Loss Of Appetite

• Dizziness

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action occurs anytime after an 1 hour after taking it.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this pill.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, this medicine is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect the baby.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine is not safe with alcohol. If you experience certain symptoms such as drowsiness or disorientation, then you must speak to your doctor immediately.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As some of the side effects of this pill include headaches and hallucinations, it is not advisable to drive after taking the pill.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this pill as it can lead to more kidney problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this pill as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you should not take a pill randomly as this is an antibiotic.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you have overdosed on the pill, you must consult your doctor immediately. Certain signs of overdose include weakness and confusion.

This drug is a combination medication comprising of two drugs, thus it works via dual mechanism. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death. And it also kills them by seeping into their cells through diffusion and damaging DNA and other critical biomolecules through formation of reactive nitro radicals.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  When taken with alcohol, this pill can increase the patients risk of developing nausea and extreme drowsiness.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  It can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include heart disease, tendonitis, epilepsy impaired kidney function, and impaired liver function.

• Ques : What is Brakke Tablet?

  Ans : Brakke tablet is a medication which has Ofloxacin and Ornidazole as active elements present in it. This medicine is used to treat typhoid fever, bacterial infection, vaginal infection, skin infection, etc.

• Ques : What is Brakke tablet used for?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat Intra-Abdominal Infections, Vaginal Infection, Genital Herpes, Diarrhoea etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Brakke tablet?

  Ans : Side effects include abdominal pain, joint pain, anxiety etc.

• Ques : Can Brakke Tablet be used for bacterial infections and urinary tract infections?

  Ans : Yes, Brakke Tablet is a medication which is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and urinary tract infections(UTI) . Do not use Brakke tablet for infections caused by bacteria and urinary tract infections(UTI) without consulting first with your doctor. It is a prescribed medicine which should only be consumed on a prescription.

• Ques : How long do I need to use brakke tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, till the complete eradication of disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor and moreover taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can also cause inadequate effect on the patient. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use brakke tablet ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use brakke tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to consume orally and the salts involved in this medication react properly, if it is taken with the food. If you take it with an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of brakke tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away, from the reach of children.

• Ofloxacin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ofloxacin

• Ornidazole- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ornidazole