Prulifloxacin Pharmacology

Prulifloxacin

About Prulifloxacin
Flouroquinalones
Mechanism of Action of Prulifloxacin
It is a prodrug which is metabolized in the body to the active compound ulifloxacin.Like other fluoroquinolones, Prulifloxacin prevents bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination through inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase, and topoisomerase IV.
Pharmacokinets of Prulifloxacin
Absorption: Gastrointestinal tract
Distribution:Widely distributed,protein binding 45%
Metabolism: Extensive 1st pass metabolism to form the active metabolite, Ulifloxacin
Elimination:Renal
Onset of Action for Prulifloxacin
N/A
Duration of Action for Prulifloxacin
N/A
Half Life of Prulifloxacin
10.6 to 12.1 hours
Side Effects of Prulifloxacin
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Epigastric pain
4.Gastritis
5.Diarrhea
6.Fever
7.Altered taste
8.Cephalalgia
9.Dizziness
10.Drowsiness
11.Sleep disorders
12.Scular hyperemia
13.Pruritis
14.Skin rash
15.Facial eczema
16.Photosensitivity
17.Muscle spasm
18.Rhabdomyolysis
19.Anorexia
20.Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity, anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Contra-indications of Prulifloxacin
1.Patients with anamnesis of tendon diseases related to the administration of quinolones.?
2.Hypersensitivity to Prulifloxacin, any member of the quinolone class of antimicrobial agents
3.Celiac disease
4.Epilepsy or other seizure disorders.
5.Depression and anxiety disorders
Special Precautions while taking Prulifloxacin
1.Exposure to the sun or ultra-violet rays may cause phototoxicity reactions
2.Patients with latent or known deficiencies for the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity are predisposed to hemolytic reactions
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Prulifloxacin
1.Acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (simple cystitis)
2.Complicated lower urinary tract infections
3.Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
4.Gastroenteritis, including infectious diarrheas
Interactions for Prulifloxacin
1.Prulifloxacin urinary excretion decreased by probenecid
2.Fenbufen can cause increased risk of convulsions[
3.May cause hypoglycemia in diabetic patients under treatment with hypoglycemic agent
4.Decreased theophylline clearance
5.May enhance the effects of oral anticoagulants such as warfarin and its derivatives
6.Nicardipine May potentiate the phototoxicity of prulifloxacin

Typical Dosage for Prulifloxacin
N/A
Schedule of Prulifloxacin
N/A
Storage Requirements for Prulifloxacin
Store below 25?C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Prulifloxacin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Prulifloxacin
N/A

Home Delivery for Prulifloxacin in Your City

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Prulifloxacin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for prulifloxacin might be better known than prulifloxacin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have prulifloxacin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for prulifloxacin.