LAITUN

Laitun treats bacterial infections throughout the body. It is also used to treat anthrax infections caused by inhalation. It has the potential to hide the signs of syphilis. However, it has no effect on syphilis infections.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.
Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Laitun is used in the following conditions:

Urinary tract infections
Acute uncomplicated cystitis
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Lower respiratory tract infections
Acute sinusitis
Skin and skin structure infections
Bone and joint infections
Inhalational Anthrax (post-exposure)

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Laitun in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity
Known history of myasthenia gravis
History or risk of QT prolongation
Concomitant use with tizanidine

Side Effects

Laitun may have the following side effects:

Irreversible tendinitis
Peripheral neuropathy
QT interval prolongation
Psychiatric reactions
Jaundice
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Fever
Hepatitis
Rash
Insomnia
Nervousness
Rhinitis
Myalgia
Arthralgia
Dizziness
Tremor
Headache
Somnolence
Dyspepsia

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling, particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness, or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Patient with known or suspected CNS disorders
Cardiac disease
Renal and hepatic impairment
Pregnancy and lactation
Elderly
Children

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients, which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Laitun may interact with the following medicines:

Quinidine
Procainamide
Amiodarone
Sotalol
Erythromycin
Pentoxifylline
Clozapine

Inform your physician about the drugs you take, including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Dizziness
Headache
Seizures
Confusion
Crystalluria
Tremor
Tiredness
Hallucinations
Abdominal discomfort
Hematuria

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Cipro
Cipro XR
ProQuin XR