Information about prulifloxacin
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Prulifloxacin prevents bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination through suppression of bacterial DNA gyrase.
Prulifloxacin is a prodrug of ulifloxacin.
COMPOSITION
Each film coated tablet containsPrulifloxacin - 0,600 mg
Colors: red iron oxide and titanium dioxide IP
INDICATIONS
Prulifloxacin indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria:
Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis simple);
- complicated lower urinary tract;
- exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.
DOSAGE
Adult dose is as follows:
- Patients with acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (simple cystitis): a single 600-mg tablets is enough;
- Patients with complicated urinary tract infections: 600 mg tablet once a day for a maximum of 10 days.
- Patients with exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 600 mg tablets once a day to a maximum of 10 days.
- The dosage should be adjusted by monitoring drug levels in blood plasma.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to prulifloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics or any of the excipients. Sexual maturation of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years with incomplete skeletal development. Patients with a history of tendon. Pregnancy and lactation.FORM
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