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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on C-Flox purchase. Read drug prescriptionIt is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of C-Flox before taking it.
What is C-FloxC-Flox is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. C-Flox fights bacteria in the body.C-Flox is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. C-Flox is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax. C-Flox may also be used for purposes not listed in C-Flox guide. How is C-Flox given?Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.C-Flox is injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine. C-Flox must be injected slowly, over at least 60 minutes. Drink plenty of liquids while you are using C-Flox. C-Flox is usually given every 8 to 12 hours for up to 14 days. Some infections may need to be treated for 4 to 6 weeks. Anthrax exposure is usually treated for 60 days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. C-Flox will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze. Do not use C-Flox if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medication. advertisement
C-Flox side effectsGet emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, tingling; fast or slow heartbeats, weak pulse, feeling like you might pass out; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.C-Flox may cause swelling or tearing of (rupture) a tendon. C-Flox can also have serious effects on your nerves, and may cause permanent nerve damage. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
Also, stop using C-Flox and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail) advertisement
C-Flox dosingUsual Adult Dose for Anthrax Prophylaxis:Prophylaxis postexposure to inhalational Bacillus anthracis:IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Treatment should start as soon as possible following suspected or confirmed exposure. Total duration of therapy is 60 days. Usual Adult Dose for Inhalation Bacillus anthracis:(Not approved by FDA)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations: Treatment of inhalational anthrax associated with bioterrorism attack: 400 mg IV every 12 hours plus 1 or 2 additional antibiotics with activity against the causative organism; these drugs may include rifampin, vancomycin, penicillin, ampicillin, chloramphenicol, imipenem, clindamycin, and clarithromycin Duration: The switch from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy (ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally every 12 hours) may be made as soon as is clinically feasible. Therapy should continue for a total of 60 days (IV and oral combined). Usual Adult Dose for Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis:CDC recommendations:Treatment of cutaneous anthrax associated with bioterrorism attack: 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 60 days IV therapy (ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV every 12 hours) with multiple drugs is recommended if there is evidence of systemic involvement, severe edema, or if head or neck lesions are present. Usual Adult Dose for Bacteremia:Secondary bacteremia associated with urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli: 400 mg IV every 12 hoursTherapy should be continued for 7 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection. Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis:Mild/moderate: IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Severe/complicated: IV: 400 mg IV every 8 hours Oral: 750 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Usual Adult Dose for Chancroid:CDC recommendations: 500 mg orally twice a day for 3 daysThe patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated. Usual Adult Dose for Cholera:(Not approved by FDA)Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommendations: 1 g orally once, as an adjunct to fluid and electrolyte replacement Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:Acute uncomplicated:Immediate-release: 250 mg orally every 12 hours Extended-release: 500 mg orally every 24 hours Duration: 3 days Usual Adult Dose for Febrile Neutropenia:Empirical therapy in febrile neutropenic patients:Severe: 400 mg IV every 8 hours for 7 to 14 days, in combination with piperacillin 50 mg/kg IV every 4 hours Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:Uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonococcal infections: 250 mg orally one timeDue to high rates of resistance, the CDC does not recommend fluoroquinolones for treatment of gonococcal infections in the United States. Ceftriaxone or oral cefixime is recommended as first-line treatment of gonorrhea in the United States. Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns should be monitored. Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection. The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated. Usual Adult Dose for Granuloma Inguinale:CDC recommendations: 750 mg orally twice a day for at least 3 weeks and until all lesions have completely healedC-Flox is recommended as an alternate regimen by the CDC. Doxycycline is considered the drug of choice. The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated. Usual Adult Dose for Infection Prophylaxis:(Not approved by FDA)Patients with neutropenia: 500 mg orally every 12 hours; alternatively, 400 mg IV every 12 hours may be given for particularly ill patients The duration of therapy may vary with the duration of the patient's neutropenia. Usual Adult Dose for Infectious Diarrhea:Mild/moderate/severe: 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 7 daysIDSA recommendations: E coli species, Aeromonas, Plesiomonas: 500 mg orally twice a day for 3 days Usual Adult Dose for Diverticulitis:Complicated intraabdominal infection (used in combination with metronidazole):IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Usual Adult Dose for Intraabdominal Infection:Complicated intraabdominal infection :IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Usual Adult Dose for Peritonitis:Complicated intraabdominal infection (used in combination with metronidazole):IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Usual Adult Dose for Joint Infection:Mild/moderate:IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Severe/complicated: IV: 400 mg IV every 8 hours Oral: 750 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: at least 4 to 6 weeks Usual Adult Dose for Osteomyelitis:Mild/moderate:IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Severe/complicated: IV: 400 mg IV every 8 hours Oral: 750 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: at least 4 to 6 weeks Usual Adult Dose for Meningococcal Meningitis Prophylaxis:CDC recommendations: 500 mg orally onceUsual Adult Dose for Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare -- Treatment:(Not approved by FDA)400 mg IV or 750 mg orally every 12 hours, in combination with at least 3 other antimycobacterial drugs (e.g., clarithromycin or azithromycin, ethambutol, rifabutin, amikacin) Usual Adult Dose for Nosocomial Pneumonia:Mild/moderate/severe: 400 mg IV every 8 hours for 10 to 14 daysInitial empiric treatment with broad-spectrum coverage according to the hospital's and/or ICU's antibiogram is recommended if multidrug-resistant organisms are suspected. Usual Adult Dose for Plague:Treatment of plague used as a biological weapon:Treatment, contained-casualty setting: 400 mg IV every 12 hours for 10 days; may switch to oral C-Flox 500 mg twice a day when clinically indicated The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox as an alternative to streptomycin and gentamicin if they are contraindicated, unavailable, or inactive in vitro. Treatment, mass-casualty setting: 500 mg orally twice a day for 10 days Postexposure prophylaxis: 500 mg orally twice a day for 7 days The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox or doxycycline for plague treatment in a mass casualty setting and for postexposure prophylaxis. Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:Lower respiratory tract infection:Mild/moderate: IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Severe/complicated: IV: 400 mg IV every 8 hours Oral: 750 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days C-Flox is not considered the drug of choice for the treatment of presumed or confirmed pneumonia secondary to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Usual Adult Dose for Prostatitis:Chronic bacterial prostatitis :IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 28 days Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:Acute uncomplicated:Cipro(R) XR: 1000 mg orally every 24 hours for 7 to 14 days Usual Adult Dose for Salmonella Gastroenteritis:IDSA recommendations:Non-typhi species of Salmonella: 500 mg orally twice a day for 5 to 7 days Up to 14 days (or longer if relapsing) of treatment may be required for immunocompromised patients. Usual Adult Dose for Shigellosis:Mild/moderate/severe infectious diarrhea: 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 7 daysIDSA recommendations: 500 mg orally twice a day for 3 days Up to 7 to 10 days of treatment may be required for immunocompromised patients. A single 1 gram dose may be effective for non-dysentery shigellosis. Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:Mild/moderate:IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 10 days Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:Mild/moderate:IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours Oral: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Severe/complicated: IV: 400 mg IV every 8 hours Oral: 750 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Vibrio vulnificus: 400 mg IV every 12 hours plus ceftazidime 1 to 2 g IV every 8 hours or cefotaxime 2 g IV every 8 hours Usual Adult Dose for Traveler's Diarrhea:500 mg orally every 12 hoursTherapy should be continued for about 5 to 7 days in severely ill patients. Most cases are self-limited, and prudent withholding of antibiotics in mild cases does not appear to slow recovery in most patients. However, immunocompromised patients may require longer courses of therapy. Usual Adult Dose for Tuberculosis -- Active:(Not approved by FDA)750 mg orally or 400 mg IV every 12 hours May be given in combination with at least 3 other active drugs for treatment of multi-drug resistant TB, or when the patient is intolerant of first-line agents. AFB smear and culture should be monitored monthly. Duration: Treatment for TB should generally continue for 18 to 24 months, or for 12 to 18 months after culture results are negative. Usual Adult Dose for Tularemia:Use of tularemia as a biological weapon:Treatment, contained casualty setting: 400 mg IV twice a day for 10 days; may switch to oral C-Flox 500 mg twice a day when clinically indicated The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox as an alternative to streptomycin and gentamicin if they are contraindicated, not available, or inactive in vitro. Treatment, mass casualty setting and postexposure prophylaxis: 500 mg orally twice a day for 14 days The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox or doxycycline for tularemia treatment in a mass casualty setting and for postexposure prophylaxis. Usual Adult Dose for Salmonella Enteric Fever:Mild/moderate: 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 daysUsual Adult Dose for Typhoid Fever:Mild/moderate: 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 daysUsual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection:Acute uncomplicated :Immediate-release: 250 mg orally every 12 hours Extended-release: 500 mg orally every 24 hours Duration: 3 days Mild/moderate: IV: 200 mg IV every 12 hours Immediate-release: 250 mg orally every 12 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Severe/complicated: IV: 400 mg IV every 12 hours (or every 8 hours) Immediate-release: 500 mg orally every 12 hours Cipro(R) XR: 1000 mg orally every 24 hours Duration: 7 to 14 days Usual Pediatric Dose for Anthrax Prophylaxis:Prophylaxis postexposure to inhalational Bacillus anthracis:IV: 10 mg/kg IV every 12 hours (maximum dose: 400 mg/dose) Oral: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours (maximum dose: 500 mg/dose) Treatment should start as soon as possible following suspected or confirmed exposure. Total duration of therapy (IV and oral combined) is 60 days. Usual Pediatric Dose for Urinary Tract Infection:Complicated infection due to E coli:1 to 18 years: IV: 6 to 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours Oral: 10 to 20 mg/kg orally every 12 hours (maximum dose: 750 mg/dose) Total duration of therapy (IV and oral combined) is 10 to 21 days. C-Flox is not a drug of first choice due to a higher rate of adverse reactions in this population. Usual Pediatric Dose for Pyelonephritis:Due to E coli:1 to 18 years: IV: 6 to 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours (maximum dose: 400 mg/dose) Oral: 10 to 20 mg/kg orally every 12 hours (maximum dose: 750 mg/dose) Total duration of therapy (IV and oral combined) is 10 to 21 days. C-Flox is not a drug of first choice due to a higher rate of adverse reactions in this population. Usual Pediatric Dose for Inhalation Bacillus anthracis:CDC recommendations:Treatment of inhalational anthrax associated with bioterrorism attack: Children: 10 to 15 mg/kg IV every 12 hours (not to exceed 1 g/day) plus 1 or 2 additional antibiotics with activity against the causative organism; these drugs may include rifampin, vancomycin, penicillin, ampicillin, chloramphenicol, imipenem, clindamycin, and clarithromycin Duration: The switch from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy [ciprofloxacin 10 to 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours (not to exceed 1 g/day)] should occur as soon as is clinically feasible. Therapy should continue for a total of 60 days (IV and oral combined). Usual Pediatric Dose for Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis:(Not approved by FDA)CDC recommendations: Treatment of cutaneous anthrax associated with bioterrorism attack: Children: 10 to 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours (not to exceed 1 g/day) for 60 days IV therapy [ciprofloxacin 10 to 15 mg/kg IV every 12 hours (not to exceed 1 g/day)] with multiple drugs is recommended if there is evidence of systemic involvement, severe edema, or if head or neck lesions are present. Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia with Cystic Fibrosis:Study (n=67)5 years or older: 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours for 1 week followed by 20 mg/kg orally every 12 hours Total duration of therapy: 10 to 21 days Usual Pediatric Dose for Plague:(Not approved by FDA)Use of plague as a biological weapon: Treatment, contained-casualty setting: 15 mg/kg IV twice a day for 10 days (maximum dose: 1 g/day); may switch to oral C-Flox when clinically indicated The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox as an alternative to streptomycin and gentamicin if they are contraindicated, unavailable, or inactive in vitro. Treatment, mass casualty setting: 20 mg/kg orally twice a day for 10 days (maximum dose: 1 g/day) Postexposure prophylaxis: 20 mg/kg orally twice a day for 7 days (maximum dose: 1 g/day) The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox or doxycycline for plague treatment in a mass casualty setting and for postexposure prophylaxis. Usual Pediatric Dose for Tularemia:Use of tularemia as a biological weapon:Treatment, contained casualty setting: 15 mg/kg IV twice a day (maximum dose: 1 g/day) for 10 days; may switch to oral C-Flox when clinically indicated The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended C-Flox as an alternative to streptomycin and gentamicin if they are contraindicated, not available, or inactive in vitro. Treatment, mass casualty setting and postexposure prophylaxis: 15 mg/kg orally twice a day (maximum dose: 1 g/day) for 14 days The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense has recommended doxycycline or C-Flox for tularemia treatment in a mass casualty setting and for postexposure prophylaxis. Select the most affordable brand or generic drugGeneric drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. 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C-Flox - Frequently asked QuestionsCan C-Flox be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine. It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition. Who should not take C-Flox?You should not use C-Flox if you are allergic to it, or if:
You may not be able to use C-Flox if you have a muscle disorder. Tell your doctor if you have a history of myasthenia gravis. To make sure C-Flox is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
C-Flox may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This can happen during treatment or up to several months after you stop using C-Flox. Tendon problems may be more likely to occur if you are over 60, if you use steroid medication, or if you have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether C-Flox will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine. C-Flox can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Do not give this medicine to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice. What other drugs will affect C-Flox?Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with C-Flox, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with C-Flox, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide. How should I take C-Flox?You should not use this medicine if you are also taking tizanidine. You may not be able to use C-Flox if you have a muscle disorder. Tell your doctor if you have a history of myasthenia gravis. C-Flox may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This effect may be more likely to occur if you are over 60, if you use steroid medication, or if you have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant. Call your doctor at once if you have sudden pain, swelling, bruising, tenderness, stiffness, or movement problems in any of your joints. Rest the joint until you receive medical care or instructions. Can C-Flox be taken or consumed while pregnant?Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention. Can C-Flox be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert. advertisement
ReviewsFollowing the study conducted by gmedication.com on C-Flox, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of C-Flox. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reportsPatient reported usefulNo survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported side effectsDoes the C-Flox Have Any Side Effects?Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of C-Flox. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of C-Flox.
Patient reported price estimatesNo survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported frequency of useHow often should I take C-Flox?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of C-Flox should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Two patients reported dosesWhat is the specific doses you have used?C-Flox May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patient reported time for resultsNo survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported administrationWhen is the best condition to take C-Flox: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that C-Flox is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
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