Ofloxacin
Uses
Ofloxacin is used for the treatment of bacterial infections
How it Works
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic, Ofloxacin works by entering bacterial and protozoal cells and interfering with their DNA. Ofloxacin damages the DNA and also prevents the bacteria and protozoa from forming new DNA. This results in tinidazole killing the micro-organisms, which clears up the infection.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ofloxacin may suffer from such side effects;
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Dizziness,
Dry mouth,
Altered taste,
Fatigue,
Flatulence,
Headache,
Loss of appetite,
Vaginal burning sensation, pain, itching and irritation
Pain in urethra,
Burning sensation in urethra
Cefpodoxime
Uses
Cefpodoxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms it can cause.
How it Works
Cefpodoxime is is known as a cephalosporin antibiotics. Cefpodoxime prevents the synthesis of a substance in the bacterial cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body. Thus killing the bacterial cell and preventing the infection from spreading
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Cefpodoxime can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Loose stools,
Change in the color, amount, or odor of vaginal discharge,
Allergic reaction