Zenflox-Uti Tablet

Zenflox UTI Tablet is a fluoroquinolone-based antibiotic in combination with smooth muscle relaxant. This antibiotic is effective against gram-negative as well as gram-positive bacteria. It is primarily used to treat urinary tract infection. It is also used to treat tuberculosis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, anthrax and plague.

It can also treat bacterial infections relating to the pelvis, urinary bladder, cervix, urethra, and respiratory system. It impedes the production of enzymes in the bacterial DNA, which aids its growth and survival. Besides killing the bacteria it also inhibits the cell division in the bacteria.

Zenflox UTI Tablet must not be prescribed if the patient has known allergies to it. It may also have adverse side effects on patients with a history of brain disorders, seizures, heart conditions, kidney problems, myasthenia gravis, liver disease, epilepsy, and tendonitis.

Prescribing the medicine to pregnant women, lactating mothers and individuals below 16 years is not advisable. The common side effects of using this medication are headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, insomnia and dry mouth.

Other severe side effects include hallucinations, tendonitis, mood swings, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, fatigue and a numbing sensation of limbs.

The dosage of this drug should strictly adhere to the guidelines prescribed by the doctor. The duration of use varies from 7 to 14 days but may be more depending on your response to the medicine.

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Allergy

• Tendinitis Or Tendon Rupture

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Joint Pain

• Black Or Tarry Stools

• Decreased Appetite

• Confusion

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect of this drug lasts for up to 12 hours to 20 hours after consumption.

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of this drug starts within 1 hour to 2 hours of consuming the medication.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medication in pregnancy is not advised.

• Is it habit forming?

  This drug is not addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This drug is not prescribed during breastfeeding as it may adversely affect the development of joints in infants.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be unsafe to consume alcohol with this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affect the consciousness of the patient. Thus affects the ability of the patient and also cause side effects like drowsiness, vertigo or blurred vision.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using Zenflox-Uti Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using Zenflox-Uti Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zenflox-Uti Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zanocin F 200 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Flavoride-Plus Tablet

  Obsurge Biotech Ltd

• Flavospas O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Urifree O Tablet

  TTK Healthcare Ltd

• Uroconkit 200 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Urisol O 200 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Stadmed Pvt Ltd

• Flavospas D 200 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Konflav O 200Mg/200Mg Tablet

  Konverge Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  A missed dose of Zenflox must be made up for unless it is time for the next dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Overdosing on this drug may require emergency medical help.

Zenflox UTI Tablet belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. 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. It also acts as an anticholinergic drug that produces an antimuscarinic effect in the body.

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

  Zenflox does not interact with alcohol.

• Interaction with Others

  Zenflox has known interactions with Escitalopram, Ethinyl Estradiol, Corticosteroids, Quinidine, Aspirin, and antidiabetic drugs.

• Interaction with Disease

  Zenflox is not safe for use by patients with colitis, CNS disorders, QT prolongation and renal disorders.

• Interaction with Food

  Zenflox does not interact with food.

• Ques : What is Zenflox-Uti Tablet?

  Ans : It is classified under the group of antibiotics. It is mainly used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This drug contains Flavoxate and Ofloxacin as active ingredients. This medication works by killing the infection causing bacteria; decreasing the muscle contraction of the bladder.

• Ques : What is the use of Zenflox-Uti Tablet?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat urinary tract infections.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Zenflox-Uti Tablet?

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

• Ques : Can Zenflox-Uti Tablet be used for urinary tract infections and overactive bladder?

  Ans : Yes, Zenflox UTI can be used for Urinary Tract Infections and overactive bladder.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Zenflox-Uti Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In Most of the cases the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 3 days to 1 week, before noticing improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Zenflox-Uti Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use Zenflox-Uti Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : Zenflox UTI is commonly taken orally from mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Zenflox-Uti Tablet?

  Ans : Zenflox UTI Tablet contains salts, which are suitable to store between 20c to 25c temperature. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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