OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS

Overview

OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS is composed of: DEXAMETHASONE ( ), OFLOXACIN ( )

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions. Dexamethasone is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders.

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

DEXAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Ulcerative Colitis, Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis

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

How Do I Take It?

OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal or heart disease, diabetes, under active thyroid, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, joint inflammation, eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis, ulcer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor blood glucose level in diabetic patients regularly while taking this medication.
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; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXAMETHASONE over-dosage can result in: Easy Bruising, Irregular Menstrual Periods

Common Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Weight Gain
OFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Heartburn, Throat Soreness, Fever, Arms Joint Pain, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings
OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
OFLOXACIN : 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 Failure

Technical Classification

DEXAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
OFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AGLOFLOX D EYE DPS	INR 10.65 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
COFLOXIN D EYE DPS	INR 10.28 for 5 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN , DEXAMETHASONE
DEFLOX DM EYE DPS	INR 27.62 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
DEPOL EYE DPS	INR 30.25 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
EUFOX D EYE DPS	INR 8.05 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
FLAN DX EYE DPS	INR 13.75 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
KEMAC D EYE DPS	INR 46.12 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
MILENIUM EYE DPS	INR 59.87 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
O SYN DX DPS	INR 10.05 for 10 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPS	INR 8.37 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
OFROND EYE DPS	INR 8.75 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
OWIN DX EYE/EAR DPS	INR 8.38 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
PROTOFLOX D EYE/EAR DPS	INR 9.12 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
XINOCIN D EYE DPS	INR 8.37 for 10 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN , DEXAMETHASONE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AFLOX D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 15.4 for 5 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
AMOFLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 11.15 for 5 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
FESTIVE D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 26 for 10 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
O CEBRAN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 18 for 5 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OCULONE D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 11.5 for 10 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
OFAX DX EYE DPS	INR 55 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFC DX 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 10.67 for 5 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFDEX 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE/EAR DPS	INR 12 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFEN DX 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 25.76 for 5 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLACIN DX EYE DPS	INR 11.68 for 10 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
OFLACIN-DX DPS	INR 11 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLO DM 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 10.95 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLOBE DX	INR 60 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLOBE-DX EYE/EAR DPS	INR 55 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLOMAC DX 0.3%/0.1% EYE/EAR DPS	INR 7.51 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLOX D 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPS	INR 13 for 10 ML EYE DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 11.04 for 5 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFREX D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 7.21 for 10 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OLIN D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 35.9 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMEFLOX DX 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 10.82 for 5 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OXO D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 8.75 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OXOP D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 11.71 for 10 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
TARIFLOX D DPS	INR 28.85 for 10 ML DROP	OFLOXACIN 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE
ZEVID D 0.3%/0.1% DPS	INR 16.8 for 10 ML DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZO D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 9.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZUFLO D 0.3%/0.1% EYE/EAR DPS	INR 8.75 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZYNOFF D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPS	INR 9.06 for 5 ML EYE DROP	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %