Ofbeat-OZ Tablet
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Ofloxacin (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg)
Strip of 10 tablets • Tablet
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Active composition
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Ornidazole disrupts DNA synthesis in protozoan organisms, leading to cell death and resolution of infection.
Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, disrupting bacterial DNA replication and transcription.
Medical applications
Ofbeat-OZ Tablet is a combination antibiotic formulation containing Ofloxacin 200mg and Ornidazole 500mg, designed for the effective treatment of mixed bacterial and protozoal infections. Ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, exhibits broad-spectrum bactericidal activity by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, thereby preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Ornidazole, a nitroimidazole derivative, targets anaerobic bacteria and protozoa by disrupting DNA synthesis, leading to cell death. This synergistic combination is particularly useful in managing infections such as gastrointestinal infections, intra-abdominal infections, genitourinary tract infections, and certain respiratory tract infections where both aerobic and anaerobic pathogens are implicated.
Ofbeat-OZ Tablet is indicated for conditions like amoebiasis, giardiasis, bacterial dysentery, and mixed infections caused by susceptible organisms. The medication should be used under medical supervision, with dosage adjusted according to the severity of infection and patient-specific factors. Caution is advised in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or nitroimidazoles, as well as in those with hepatic or renal impairment.
Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness, and, rarely, hypersensitivity reactions. Proper adherence to prescribed therapy ensures optimal therapeutic outcomes and minimizes the risk of resistance development.
Dosage information not available. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Important precautions
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Ofbeat-OZ Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
High Risk
Information regarding the use of Ofbeat-OZ Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Medical Advice
Ofbeat-OZ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ofbeat-OZ Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Exercise Caution
Ofbeat-OZ Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Consult Doctor
Ofbeat-OZ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ofbeat-OZ Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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