Aqlox TZ 200mg/600mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet used for?
Aqlox TZ 200mg/600mg Tablet is a combination antibiotic used to treat diarrhea and dysentery caused by bacterial and parasitic infections. It contains Ofloxacin, which stops bacterial growth, and Tinidazole, which kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria. It works by interfering with DNA synthesis in microbes.
- Generic Name: Ofloxacin + Tinidazole
- Manufacturer: Aquila Labs
- Medicine Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
🇮🇳 aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet के बारे में संक्षिप्त जानकारी (Hindi Summary)
aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet का उपयोग मुख्य रूप से gastro intestinal और उससे जुड़ी समस्याओं के इलाज के लिए किया जाता है। इस दवा में मुख्य सामग्री के रूप में Ofloxacin (200mg) + Tinidazole (600mg) मौजूद है। इसे डॉक्टर की सलाह के बिना नहीं लेना चाहिए, खासकर गर्भावस्था (pregnancy) और लिवर (liver) की समस्याओं में।
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📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ofloxacin + Tinidazole |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Aflox TZ 200mg/600mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Aquila Labs |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
📅 When to take aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet?
💡 How and when to take aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet?
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication
- ✅ Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture
⚙️ How aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet Works
Ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication; Tinidazole enters cells and causes DNA damage via nitro radical formation
💊 aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet Uses in Hindi (Ke Fayde), Benefits & Indications
Gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea, dysentery, giardiasis, amebiasis), intra-abdominal infections, mixed infections
Off-label uses: Helicobacter pylori eradication (in combination), pelvic inflammatory disease
⚠️ What are the side effects of aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet?
✅ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
- Abdominal pain
🚨 Serious Side Effects
- Tendon rupture
- Peripheral neuropathy
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| ⚠️ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced absorption of Ofloxacin |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased risk of CNS stimulation |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Antidiabetic agents
- QT prolonging drugs
- NSAIDs
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Theophylline
- Caffeine
- Cyclosporine
- Methotrexate
ℹ️ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Sucralfate
- Iron supplements
- Zinc
🍽️ Food Interactions
Avoid dairy products, calcium-fortified juices, and antacids within 2-4 hours; food delays absorption but does not affect extent
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol during and for 3 days after therapy due to disulfiram-like reaction with tinidazole
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or nitroimidazoles, pregnancy, lactation, history of tendon disorders with quinolones, epilepsy, blood dyscrasias
📊 Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, blood glucose (in diabetics), ECG (if risk factors for QT prolongation), signs of tendonitis or neuropathy
🤱 Lactation Safety
Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk
💊 Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may remove tinidazole
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose
🛑 Myths vs. Facts about aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet
- Myth: Generic substitutes of aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet are less effective.
Fact: Approved generic medicines contain the exact same active ingredients (Ofloxacin (200mg) + Tinidazole (600mg)) and are just as safe and effective as the branded version. - Myth: Taking a double dose will cure my symptoms faster.
Fact: Taking more than the prescribed dose of aqlox tz 200mg/600mg tablet can lead to severe toxicity or an overdose. Stick strictly to your doctor's dosage. - Myth: This medicine is 100% safe for everyone.
Fact: No medicine is universally safe. Safety depends on your medical history, ongoing medicines, and potential allergies. Always consult a doctor.
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