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About Prulicare 600mg Tablet

PRULIFLOXACIN belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics' used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It helps treat infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. PRULIFLOXACIN does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold. 

PRULIFLOXACIN contains 'Prulifloxacin' used to treat bacterial infections. The bactericidal action of PRULIFLOXACIN results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA (genetic material). Prulifloxacin is efficacious against Gram-negative bacteria. It also has enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Take PRULIFLOXACIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take PRULIFLOXACIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and abnormal liver function tests in some cases. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath immediately contact a doctor. 

Do not take PRULIFLOXACIN if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to PRULIFLOXACIN. Taking PRULIFLOXACIN may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or having a tendon rupture. Taking PRULIFLOXACIN may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with PRULIFLOXACIN. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking PRULIFLOXACIN as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.  Do not take PRULIFLOXACIN on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor PRULIFLOXACIN is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Prulicare 600mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Prulicare 600mg Tablet

PRULIFLOXACIN belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infection,s and lungs (pneumonia). PRULIFLOXACIN contains Prulifloxacin, the prodrug of gatifloxacin, which is a broad-spectrum activity with bactericidal action (kills bacteria) that works by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. PRULIFLOXACIN has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). PRULIFLOXACIN does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.

Directions for Use

Take PRULIFLOXACIN with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Avoid intake of PRULIFLOXACIN with dairy products like milk, cheese, and curd as it is known to decrease its absorption and efficacy.

Side Effects of Prulicare 600mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Skin rash

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

PRULIFLOXACIN should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding unless your doctor prescribed it. Taking PRULIFLOXACIN may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney or liver disease, heart or lung transplant, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking PRULIFLOXACIN may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking PRULIFLOXACIN. Dairy products should be avoided along with PRULIFLOXACIN. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking PRULIFLOXACIN as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PRULIFLOXACIN is known to interact with blood thinner (warfarin) antacids containing (calcium, magnesium, and aluminum), a medicine used to treat asthma (theophylline), antiulcer (cimetidine) antigout (probenecid), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib), antidiabetic medicines (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, tolbutamide), the medicine used to treat high blood pressure (nicardipine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 PRULIFLOXACIN is known to interact in patients with kidney or liver disease, heart, or lung transplant, seizures, epilepsy, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder),  low level of potassium or magnesium in the blood.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with PRULIFLOXACIN. But intake of alcohol with PRULIFLOXACIN may damage your liver. So intake of PRULIFLOXACIN should be avoided with PRULIFLOXACIN.

PREGNANCY

PRULIFLOXACIN is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It may not cause harm to an unborn fetus. However, PRULIFLOXACIN should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor only if he/she thinks the benefits overweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

Before taking this drug doctor's consultation is mandatory. It is not known whether PRULIFLOXACIN can pass through breast milk or not.

DRIVING

After taking this drug, you can experience side effects like feeling dizzy, tired, or alterations in your vision. If this occurs, do not drive or perform any work that requires a high level of concentration.

LIVER

PRULIFLOXACIN is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of skin/eye.

KIDNEY

PRULIFLOXACIN is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.