Pqup 400mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Acron Pharmaceuticals |
Active Ingredient | Pefloxacin (400mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Fluoroquinolone |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 515 |
FAQ
Can the use of Pqup 400mg increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Pqup 400mg is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Pqup 400mg. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Can the use of Pqup 400mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Pqup 400mg can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
What if you forget to take Pqup Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Pqup 400mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Pqup 400mg Tablet Reviews
Pqup 400mg is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Pqup 400mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Pqup 400mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
How Pqup 400mg Tablet Works
Pqup 400mg is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
How to Use Pqup 400mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pqup 400mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Pqup 400mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Pqup 400mg is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Pqup 400mg Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Pqup 400mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Pqup 400mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Pqup 400mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Pqup 400mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pqup 400mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Pqup 400mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pqup 400mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pqup 400mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Pqup 400mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Pqup 400mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
References
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