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Flotome 200mg Tablets

Name: Flotome 200mg Tablets
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Overview

Flotome 200mg Tablets contain sparfloxacin, an antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone class. This medication is prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is effective against infections affecting the respiratory tract, including the lungs, as well as skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections.

Sparfloxacin works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes crucial for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This action prevents bacterial growth and multiplication, leading to the eradication of the infection. Flotome 200mg Tablets are a prescription-only medicine and must be taken strictly as directed by a healthcare professional.

Adherence to the prescribed dosage regimen and duration of treatment is essential to ensure efficacy and minimize the development of antibiotic resistance. Patients should complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve, to prevent recurrence of the infection.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Flotome Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
Swallow it whole with a glass of water; do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
It can be taken with or without food.
It is advisable to take it at a fixed time to maintain consistent drug levels.
Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Flotome Tablet during pregnancy?

Flotome Tablet should be taken during pregnancy only if considered essential by the doctor as limited safety data is available in pregnant women. If you get pregnant while on treatment, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Flotome Tablet while breastfeeding?

Flotome Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as limited safety information is available. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Flotome Tablet?

You may feel dizzy after taking Flotome Tablet. Caution is needed while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Flotome Tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Flotome Tablet, as it may worsen the side effects of this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys
You are taking medicines to treat heart problems
Your daily activity requires exposure to the sun
You develop any phototoxic reactions (skin becomes very sensitive to sunlight). Immediately contact your doctor.
You should let the doctor or the laboratory person know that you are using this medicine while going for a lab test
You must avoid direct/indirect exposure to the sun, sunlamps, tanning booths and UV lights during treatment & for at least 5 days after discontinuing the treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Flotome medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Sparfloxacin works by blocking the action of an enzyme essential for DNA synthesis in bacteria, inhibiting its growth, multiplication and repair.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Flotome Tablet an antibiotic?

Yes, this medicine is an antibiotic medicine.