About Enoxabid Tablet 400mg
Enoxabid Tablet 400mg is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial urinary tract infections.
Enoxabid Tablet Uses
- Urinary tract infections such as cystitis and pyelonephritis
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Bacterial infections of the reproductive tract
- Infections caused by susceptible gram negative bacteria
Enoxabid Tablet Benefits
- Broad activity against many gram negative organisms
- Convenient oral dosing without need for injections
- Good tissue penetration into the urinary tract
- Effective against strains resistant to older antibiotics
What Experts Say
Enoxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which work by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are essential for bacterial DNA replication, so blocking them stops the bacteria from multiplying and allows the immune system to clear the infection.
Fluoroquinolones like enoxacin are valued for their broad spectrum activity against gram negative organisms that commonly cause urinary tract infections. Oral absorption is generally reliable, which allows treatment to continue outside a hospital setting for most uncomplicated cases.
Because fluoroquinolones carry a recognized risk of tendon damage and nervous system side effects, clinicians generally reserve this class for infections where safer first line antibiotics are not suitable or have already failed. Completing the full prescribed course helps reduce the risk of recurrence and bacterial resistance.
Drug Class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Enoxabid Tablet 400mg Uses in Urdu
- پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن میں
- سوزاک (گونوریا) کے علاج میں
- تولیدی نظام کے بیکٹیریل انفیکشن میں
- حساس بیکٹیریا سے ہونے والے دیگر انفیکشنز میں
Enoxabid Tablet 400mg formula
How to use Enoxabid Tablet 400mg?
- Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor
- Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
- Take at least 2 hours apart from antacids, iron or calcium supplements
- Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early
- Take at the same times each day to maintain steady blood levels
- Drink plenty of water during the course of treatment
Drug Interactions
- Antacids (Aluminum/Magnesium): Reduce absorption of enoxacin when taken together.
- Theophylline: Enoxacin can raise theophylline blood levels and increase toxicity risk.
- Warfarin: May enhance anticoagulant effect and increase bleeding risk.
- Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs: Combined use may raise the risk of nervous system side effects.
- Caffeine: Enoxacin can slow caffeine clearance and intensify its effects.
- Iron and Calcium Supplements: Reduce absorption of enoxacin if taken at the same time.
Risks and warnings
- Tendon Damage: May increase the risk of tendon inflammation or rupture, especially in older adults.
- Nervous System Effects: Can cause dizziness, seizures or nerve related symptoms in rare cases.
- Sun Sensitivity: Increases skin sensitivity to sunlight during treatment.
- Heart Rhythm Risk: May affect heart rhythm in patients with existing cardiac conditions.
- Pregnancy Caution: Generally avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless essential.
- Children Caution: Not usually recommended for children due to effects on developing joints.
Enoxabid Tablet 400mg Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Abdominal discomfort
- Insomnia
- Skin rash
- Tendon pain
- Photosensitivity
- Vaginal itching or discharge in women
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool dry place
- Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discard any unused tablets after the course is complete
