Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB
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Overview
JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB is composed of: FLAVOXATE (200.0 MG), OFLOXACIN (200.0 MG)
This medication is used to treat certain bladder/urinary tract symptoms. Flavoxate reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract. Flavoxate is used to treat bladder symptoms such as painful urination, frequent or urgent urination, increased night-time urination, bladder pain, and incontinence (urine leakage). These bladder symptoms are often caused by overactive bladder, prostate enlargement, bladder infections, or irritation of the urethra. Flavoxate will not treat a bladder infection. Infections must be treated with an antibiotic.
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.
Usage
FLAVOXATE is generally used to treat: Dysuria, Nocturia, Cystitis, Prostatitis, UrethritisFLAVOXATE can address symptoms like: Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Pain With Urination, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Urine Leaking (incontinence)
OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB and its Constituents
- This medicine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than they are normally. Wearing sunglasses may help lessen the discomfort from bright light.
- Before taking flavoxate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
- Flavoxate may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase. Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this medicine, since overheating may result in heat stroke. Also, hot baths or saunas may make you feel dizzy or faint while you are taking this medicine.
- Your mouth and throat may feel very dry while you are taking this medicine. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute.
- It is not known whether flavoxate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Flavoxate is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
- This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: stomach/intestinal blockage (e.g., pyloric/duodenal obstruction, ileus), bleeding from the stomach or intestines, bladder blockage.
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
- This medication can cause decreased sweating. To reduce the risk of a serious reaction to too much heat (heatstroke), avoid becoming overheated in hot weather, saunas, or during exercise or other strenuous activities.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication;
Symptoms of Overdosage
FLAVOXATE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Shortness Of BreathCommon Side-Effects
FLAVOXATE : Skin Rash, Nausea, Vomit, Pounding Heart (pulse), Nervousness, Chest PainOFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping
Serious Side-Effects
FLAVOXATE : Tachycardia, Urticaria, Eosinophilia, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fainting, Head Headache, Confusion, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Pain With UrinationOFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat
Rare Side-Effects
FLAVOXATE : Confusion, Eyes Pain, Skin Irritation, Throat Soreness, FeverOFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling
Disease Interactions
OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
FLAVOXATE is categorized as: URINARY ANTISPASMODICS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTSOFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Available Alternatives for JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
FLAVORIDE-PLUS TAB | INR 138.8 for 10 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
FLAVOSPAS D 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 109.52 for 10 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
FLAVOSPAS O 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 150 for 10 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
JOXATE O 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 149.71 for 10 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
KONFLAV O 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 125 for 10 TABLETS | OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG |
URIFREE O 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 167.5 for 10 TABLETS | OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG |
URISOL O 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 149 for 15 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
UROCONKIT 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 32.05 for 5 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
ZANOCIN F 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 136.5 for 10 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |
ZENFLOX UTI 200MG/200MG TAB | INR 140 for 10 TABLETS | FLAVOXATE 200.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG |