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Enatome 500mg Tablets

Name: Enatome 500mg Tablets
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Overview

Enatome 500mg Tablets is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, airways, nose, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It contains levofloxacin. Enatome 500mg Tablets works by killing bacteria responsible for infection through blocking vital functions such as growth and replication.

It should be taken as directed by your doctor, in the prescribed doses and duration. It can be taken with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine if you start to feel better within a few days.

Always complete the full course of antibiotics for effective treatment.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Enatome 500mg Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without food. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Enatome 500mg Tablets during pregnancy?

There is limited safety information available about the use of this medicine in pregnant women. If you conceive while taking this medicine, seek immediate medical advice.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Enatome 500mg Tablets while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if levofloxacin can pass into human breastmilk. However, similar medicines can pass into human breastmilk. Hence, Enatome 500mg Tablets must not be only be used if prescribed by your doctor, while taking this medicine one should not breastfeed.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Enatome 500mg Tablets ?

You may experience sleepiness, dizziness and visual disturbances like blurred vision while on treatment with the Enatome 500mg Tablets . Avoid driving or use any tools and machines if affected.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Enatome 500mg Tablets ?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and this medicine. However, long-term use of alcohol can weaken your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult your doctor for more information if you drink too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have diabetes, psychiatric illness, brain injury, kidney or liver-related problems.
You have a history of fits, you are above the age of 60 years.
You are taking steroids.
You experience low or high blood sugar, consider monitoring your blood sugar frequently if you are diabetic and on antidiabetic medicine.
You experience nervous system-related symptoms such as confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety, etc. Immediately seek medical advice.
You have heart problems, a history of heart attack, slow heart rate, salt imbalance.
You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells).
You have or had developed an allergic reaction after taking the Enatome 500mg Tablets .
You are suffering from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness. This medicine can further worsen the condition of muscle weakness.
Enatome 500mg Tablets should not be used by children and adolescents.
This medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell your doctor if you already have any of this condition before initiating the treatment.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose are dizziness, nausea, confusion, unconsciousness, fits. Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

For optimum effect, doses of antibiotics should not be missed. If you have missed any dose of the Enatome 500mg Tablets take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Levofloxacin in the Enatome 500mg Tablets prevent bacterial growth by interfering with the vital functions of bacterial cells like protein synthesis that are responsible for growth and development of the bacteria.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I discuss with the physician before starting Enatome 500mg Tablets ?

Enatome 500mg Tablets can interact with other medicines hence inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines especially supplements or herbs. Also, inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine.

What precautions should be taken when using Enatome 500mg Tablets ?

Avoid going out in the sun. Wear a protective covering or use sunscreen (SPF 30 or 40) to prevent sunburn.
If you experience pain, swelling of a tendon or weakness or inability to use one of your joints; rest and refrain from exercise and discontinue the Enatome 500mg Tablets treatment immediately and contact your doctor.
If you experience sudden chest or back or stomach pain, seek medical help immediately.
Have plenty of water and maintain a healthy diet.

Can I discontinue taking Enatome 500mg Tablets if I feel my condition is improving?

No, you should not stop taking the Enatome 500mg Tablets in the middle of the treatment, doing so may cause reinfection or bacterial resistance. Antibiotics must be taken for the complete prescribed duration.

Does Enatome 500mg Tablets cause diarrhoea?

Yes, you may experience diarrhoea as a side effect after taking the Enatome 500mg Tablets . If you have severe diarrhoea, reach out to your doctor.