Uses of Volfacine

Volfacine is a quinolone antibiotic. The drug has a broad spectrum of action, so it can kill many types of bacteria. With a broad spectrum of action, Volfacine is often indicated in the treatment of infectious and infectious diseases.

Volfacine is a drug for the treatment of skin and urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,... The drug is available in film-coated tablets, containing the main active ingredient is Levofloxacin (in the form of Levofloxacin hemihydrate) with a concentration of 50mg. Volfacine is formulated in the form of film-coated tablets and is now trusted as a first-line product in the treatment of bacterial and bacterial infections.

Volfacine is a quinolone antibiotic. The drug works by acting on the gyrase and topoiso-merase complexes of DNA, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of DNA of pathogenic bacteria. Volfacine has a broad spectrum of action against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The bacteria most affected by the drug are staphylococcus, pneumococcus, streptococcus, enteric bacteria, non-fermentative gram-negative bacteria and even typical bacteria.
With a broad spectrum of action, Volfacine is often indicated in the treatment of infectious and bacterial diseases such as:
Respiratory tract infections: Acute sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia or bronchiolitis manage...; Treatment of skin infections such as: Bacterial dermatitis... Urinary tract infections: urethritis, cystitis... without complications of acute pyelonephritis.

Dosage should follow the doctor's prescription. Dosage may vary depending on age and each medical condition as follows:
Dosage of Volfacine for adults: Treatment of acute sinusitis with the usual dose of 500mg/day, used for 10-14 days; Dosage of Volfacine in the treatment of pneumonia: Oral dose of 500mg/day, divided into 1-2 oral doses and used for 7-14 days; Chronic bronchitis: Oral dose of 250-500mg/day, used for 7-10 days; Treatment of urinary tract infections: Oral dose of 250 mg/day, used for 7-10 days; Treatment of other bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues: Oral Volfacine 500mg / day, used for 7-14 days. Volfacine should be taken immediately after peeling off, should not be exposed for too long in the outside environment. Swallow the tablet whole with a little cold boiled water, do not crush the tablet.
The best time to take Volfacine is after you finish eating.

Volfacine is not used for the following people:
People who are sensitive to any of the ingredients or have a history of allergy to similar ingredients like Volfacine; History of or current epilepsy; Patients with G6PD deficiency because the drug can cause red blood cell breakdown; Pregnant and lactating women should be cautious while taking Volfacine; Patients with impaired liver and kidney function should pay attention when using Volfacine, taking appropriate dose according to body condition; Children under 18 years old should not use Volfacine because it can inhibit the growth and development of the body.

Although Volfacine is highly safe, it rarely causes unwanted effects. However, there are still some cases where side effects appear after taking the drug.
Such symptoms include:
Digestive system disturbances such as nausea and vomiting, bad voice, abdominal pain in the umbilicus, diarrhea or constipation; Nervous disorders such as headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, seizures and mental disturbances; Skin reactions such as allergy, urticaria, itching, swelling and more dangerous anaphylaxis; Chest pain, arrhythmia, restlessness and anxiety...; Urine is dark yellow, sometimes yellowing of the skin and eyes. The side effects mentioned above are only seen in a few cases, so you don't need to worry too much. If any of the above side effects appear, you should immediately notify your treating doctor for timely support and advice.

Objects to note before taking Volfacine are:
Elderly people, pregnant and lactating women, children under 15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, hypersensitivity to any substance in the composition of the drug...'
Subjects with myasthenia gravis , hepatic coma , peptic ulcer disease,...
For those who drive and operate machinery, the drug may cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances. So you need to be careful when using the drug while working.

Drug interactions will occur when you take 2 or more drugs at the same time. Some drugs that can alter the effects of Volfacine include:
Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Theophylline; antacids containing magnesium or aluminum or preparations containing iron; Drugs in the treatment of peptic ulcers such as Cimetidine, Probenecid...; Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants such as Warfarin ; The immunosuppressive drug Ciclosporin; Some drugs have other antiarrhythmic effects.

When taking an overdose of Volfacine, you should stop immediately, go to a medical facility for monitoring and timely treatment. Symptoms that may be encountered with an overdose include:
Dizziness; Nausea and vomiting; Cognitive decline; Injury to the gastrointestinal tract. If you miss a dose of Volfacine, take it as soon as possible. However, if the time is close to the next dose, you should take the next dose immediately, do not combine 2 doses in 1 dose to avoid overdose.
Above is information about the uses, dosage and usage of Volfacine. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using to ensure safety for health.