Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet ABAKTAL 400mg / 5ml concentrate for solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W04916001
- Quantity:
- 10
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- pefloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01MA03 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Quinolone antibacterials | Fluoroquinolones
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Avoid milk, calcium, iron, or antacids
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Photosensitivity
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Neuropathy / neurotoxicity
This medicine may affect the nerves or nervous system.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Tendonitis / tendon rupture
Stop treatment and seek medical advice if tendon pain occurs.
Pefloxacin is an antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone class used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and skin infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis, preventing bacterial replication.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, as directed by a doctor, usually twice daily. It is important for patients to follow the treatment regimen and complete the full course of antibiotics.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and headaches. In rare cases, severe reactions such as tendinitis, tendon rupture, or severe allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before use.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, as directed by a doctor, usually twice daily. It is important for patients to follow the treatment regimen and complete the full course of antibiotics.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and headaches. In rare cases, severe reactions such as tendinitis, tendon rupture, or severe allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before use.
General data about ABAKTAL 400mg / 5ml
- Substance:
- pefloxacin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W04916001
- Concentration:
- 400mg / 5ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity:
- 10
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for pefloxacin
Concentrations available for pefloxacin
- 400mg
- 400mg/5ml