Side effect(s) of Pazufloxacin

Last Updated on Apr 22, 2023

Review the side-effects of Pazufloxacin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  General: Prolongation of QT interval which could result in life-threatening arrhythmia, Clostridium difficile colitis, rashes and other allergic reactions

  Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
Musculoskeletal: Risk of tendon swelling and tendon rupture

  Central nervous system: Headache, insomnia, restlessness, rarely seizures or psychosis

Other Precautions :

• Administration of pazufloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic group) to athletes should be avoided because of the possibility of tendon swelling and rupture, especially of the Achilles tendon.

Drug Name : Pazufloxacin

Pazufloxacin generic Pazufloxacin is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections such as lung abscess and pneumoniaIt is also recommended for several abdominal infections such as peritonitis , liver abscess, gallbladder infection and uterine infection in women called endometritis. Also, it is used in the treatment of secondary infections following injuries, burns and post-operative wounds. Pazufloxacin has a broad spectrum of action against various bacteria that include gram positive, gram negative, some drug resistant as well as anaerobic bacteria.