Balofloxacin Pharmacology

Balofloxacin

About Balofloxacin
Balofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that has a broader spectrum of activity and reduced toxicity than other fluoroquinolones.
Mechanism of Action of Balofloxacin
The bactericidal action of Balofloxacin results from interference with the enqyme 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.

Pharmacokinets of Balofloxacin
Absorbption:Well absorbed orally
Metabolism :Hepatic.

Onset of Action for Balofloxacin
N/A
Duration of Action for Balofloxacin
N/A
Half Life of Balofloxacin
7 to 8 hours.
Side Effects of Balofloxacin
1.Nausea
2.Heartburn
3.Dizziness
4.Fever
5.Indigestion
6.Urticaria
Contra-indications of Balofloxacin
History of hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Balofloxacin
Care should be exercised in patients with severe renal failure, hypersensitivity to quinolones.
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Balofloxacin
Treatment of Uncomplicated urinary tract infectins.
Interactions for Balofloxacin
1.Administration of quinolones with antacids containing magnesium or aluminium interfere with the absorption of quinolones.
2.The concomitant administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with quinolone and increase the risk of convulsive seizures.
3.The concomitant administration of other quinolones with theophylline has elevated serum theophylline levels. Therefore the theophylline dosage should be decreased when quinolones is co-administred.

Typical Dosage for Balofloxacin
100mg twice daily.
Schedule of Balofloxacin
N/A
Storage Requirements for Balofloxacin
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Balofloxacin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Balofloxacin
N/A

Home Delivery for Balofloxacin in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for balofloxacin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for balofloxacin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take balofloxacin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for balofloxacin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for balofloxacin with the pharmacy.

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