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| Indications |
• Urinary tract infections.
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract
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| Pharmacological Class |
Antibiotic : quinolone family, fluoro-quinolone group
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| Pharmacological Properties |
Antibiotic
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| Mechanism of Action |
• Block the DNA-gyrase which in turn inhibits microbial DNA.
• Destruction of the bacterial membrane
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| Side Effects |
Rare : nausea, headache and dizziness.
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| Contradictions |
Children, pregnant and lactating women (risk of cartilage deterioration in children).
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| Observations |
In the presence of anaerobic organisms, combine Shalflox with Metazol (metronidazole) or Tinizol (tinidazole)
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