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BAZUCIN TABLET

BAZUCIN TABLET

About BAZUCIN TABLET

BAZUCIN TABLET belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics' used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organs, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia) BAZUCIN TABLET does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold. 

BAZUCIN TABLET contains an antibiotic medicine, Balofloxacin, used to treat bacterial infections. The bactericidal action of BAZUCIN TABLET results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase, which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA. Balofloxacin is efficacious against Gram-negative bacteria. It also has enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Take BAZUCIN TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take BAZUCIN TABLET 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, shortness of breath, etc., you should immediately contact a doctor. 

Do not take BAZUCIN TABLET if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to BAZUCIN TABLET. Taking BAZUCIN TABLET may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or having a tendon rupture. Taking BAZUCIN TABLET 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 BAZUCIN TABLET. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking BAZUCIN TABLET as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. 

Uses of BAZUCIN TABLET

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

BAZUCIN TABLET belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics' containing Balofloxacin, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organs, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia) BAZUCIN TABLET does not treat infections caused by virus-like, like flu or a common cold.

Directions for Use

Take BAZUCIN TABLET 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 taking BAZUCIN TABLET with dairy products like milk, cheese, and curd as it is known to decrease its absorption and efficacy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of BAZUCIN TABLET

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take BAZUCIN TABLET if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to BAZUCIN TABLET. Taking BAZUCIN TABLET 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 BAZUCIN TABLET may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with BAZUCIN TABLET. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking BAZUCIN TABLET as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking BAZUCIN TABLET.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Disease Interaction: BAZUCIN TABLET 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.

Drug-Food Interaction:  BAZUCIN TABLET interacts with alcohol and antacids containing aluminium and magnesium. Also, it is known to interact with dairy products.

Drug-drug interaction: BAZUCIN TABLET is known to interact with corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib), antidiabetic medicines (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, tolbutamide).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PREDNISONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • GLIMEPIRIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • TOLAZAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of BAZUCIN TABLET in order 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 yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after 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 BAZUCIN TABLET.
  • 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 antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli and plain greek yoghurt.

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor your liver enzymes while taking BAZUCIN TABLET.
  • Please consult a doctor if the infection persists or worsens after 1 week of using BAZUCIN TABLET.
  • If you experience any signs of liver damage like yellowing of the eye, skin, or dark urine, immediately stop taking BAZUCIN TABLET and contact a doctor. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.