Uses | • bacterial infections (respiratory tract; skin; urinary tract) (available on site) |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • children less than 18, pregnancy, history of tendon injury or rupture, allergy to fluoroquinolones, myasthenia gravis Drug interactions • tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antipsychotics, macrolides, antiarrhythmic agents Cautions • associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • tendinitis • tendon rupture • nausea • diarrhea • constipation • headache • insomnia • dizziness |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 500mg; 500mg twice a day |
Monitoring | • renal function tests |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |