BGVID (Ofloxacin 200mg) x 10 TABLETS.

BGVID (Ofloxacin 200mg) x 10 TABLETS.
Generic Name: Ofloxacin.
Brand Name: Ofloxacin.
Class: Quinolone antibiotic.
Pack Size: 10 tablets.
Strength: 200 mg per tablet.
Amount: ₦600.

Description: BGVID contains Ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each tablet contains 200 mg of the active ingredient Ofloxacin. It is effective against infections caused by a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Key Features:
• Indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections including acute pyelonephritis, complicated urinary tract infections, non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis, and gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis.
• Dosage range for adults is 200 mg to 800 mg daily, with up to 400 mg given as a single dose.
• Rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration, with peak plasma concentrations reached within 1 hour.
• Primarily excreted unchanged in the urine, with 80-90% of the dose recovered in the urine.

Side Effects:
• Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, and dizziness.
• Rare but serious side effects include QT prolongation, tendon inflammation/rupture, and peripheral neuropathy.

Cautions:
• Avoid use in patients with a history of seizures, nerve problems, or certain genetic conditions that increase the risk of QT prolongation.
• Concomitant use of antacids, iron, or zinc supplements should be avoided as they can decrease the absorption of ofloxacin.