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PRULIFLOXACIN-600MG
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - ALP0049

FAQs

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's contains Prulifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. The bactericidal (killing) action of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase and DNA synthesis process needed to survive the bacteria.
Yes, the use of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle. It can happen to people of all ages. Please inform your doctor before taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's if you have any muscle pain.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible and try not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose as it may cause harmful effects. It is advised to jump to the next dose if it's been too late to take the missed dose.
It is recommended not to take dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's as they might decrease the effectiveness of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's. Please maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both of them.
No. Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections, causing cough, cold and flu. You should not take Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's, leading to antibiotic resistance.
Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's is known to increase the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. But, the elderly are at increase risk of getting it. So, only take Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's. But intake of alcohol with Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's may damage your liver. So intake of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's should be avoided with Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It may not cause harm to an unborn foetus. However, Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor only if he/she thinks benefits overweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Before taking this drug doctor's consultation is mandatory. It is not known whether Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's can pass through the breast milk or not.

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Driving

Caution

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 high level of concentration.

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Liver

Caution

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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-coloured urine or yellowing of skin/eye.

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Kidney

Caution

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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.

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Children

Caution

The safety and efficacy of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's are not studied in children below the age of 18 years. So, it should be only taken by the children if a doctor has prescribed it.

About Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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. Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold. 

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's contains 'Prulifloxacin' used to treat bacterial infections. The bactericidal action of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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 Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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, diarrhoea, 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 Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's. Taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or have a tendon rupture. Taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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 Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.  Do not take Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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 Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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 and lungs (pneumonia). Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's contains Prulifloxacin, the prodrug of ulifloxacin, is a broad-spectrum activity with bactericidal action (kills bacteria) that works by preventing synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.

Directions for Use

Take Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Avoid intake of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's with dairy products like milk, cheese, curd as it is known to decrease its absorption and efficacy.

Side Effects of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's

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

Drug Warnings

Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding unless your doctor prescribed it. Taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have 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 Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's 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 Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's. Dairy products should be avoided along with Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • CALCIUM
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PROBENECID
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • GLIMEPIRIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • TOLAZAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • NICARDIPINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • During treatment and after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment with Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's, limit exposure to heavy sunlight or artificial UV rays (e.g. sunlight).
  • Please consult a doctor if the infection persists or worsens after 1 week of using Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's.
  • Monitor liver function test (LFT), renal function test, white blood cell count, blood glucose level in diabetic patients as Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's may cause harmful interactions in these patients.
  • Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids.
  • Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's if you have a tendon rupture history.
  • Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) not to work as well. So, do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Alpruli 600 mg Tablet 5's.
  • Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners as they may cause bladder irritation. 
  • Drink plenty of water to flush out the bacteria.
  • Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder. 
  • Eat foods antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain greek yogurt.