Lomefloxacin

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What are you taking Lomefloxacin for?

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  • Other
  • Bronchitis
  • Escherichia Coli Infections
  • Klebsiella Infections
  • Proteus Infections
  • Pseudomonas Infections
  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Streptococcal Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections

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Uses of Lomefloxacin

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Lomefloxacin is used in the treatment of:

  • Bronchitis
  • Escherichia coli Infections
  • Klebsiella Infections
  • Proteus Infections
  • Pseudomonas Infections
  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Streptococcal Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Lomefloxacin Brand Names

Lomefloxacin may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Lomefloxacin Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • ALUMINUM CARBONATE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • BRETYLIUM/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • CALCIUM CARBONATE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • DIDANOSINE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • DIHYDROXYALUMINUM SODIUM CARBONATE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • DOFETILIDE/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • IRON/LOMEFLOXACIN
  • LOMEFLOXACIN/MAGALDRATE
  • LOMEFLOXACIN/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • LOMEFLOXACIN/MAGNESIUM OXIDE
  • LOMEFLOXACIN/SODIUM BICARBONATE
  • LOMEFLOXACIN/SUCRALFATE
  • LOMEFLOXACIN/ZINC

This is not a complete list of Lomefloxacindrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Lomefloxacin and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Lomefloxacin falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Lomefloxacin should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Lomefloxacin should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Lomefloxacin Dosage

Take lomefloxacin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Lomefloxacin dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Lomefloxacin is available in the following doses:

  • Lomefloxacin 400 Mg Oral Tablet

Forms of Medication

Lomefloxacin is available in the following forms:

  • Ophthalmic Solution
  • Oral Tablet
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