The Tarivid instruction refers to antibiotic drugs with a wide spectrum of effects from the category of hydroxyquinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives. The drug has bactericidal properties associated with the ability to inhibit plasmid and chromosomal DNAse. This causes a functional cessation of DNA replication in microorganisms. Having a property other than other antibiotics from the categories of tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, betalactams, Tarivid (expert reviews indicate this) is able to eliminate pathogens resistant to these drugs. The active ingredient is ofloxacin.
Tarivid instruction recommends use for infections in the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, on the skin and soft tissues. The drug is prescribed for infectious diseases in the abdominal cavity, pelvis, urinary tract, kidneys, and gonorrhea.
Tarid Instructions for use
The drug is taken regardless of the meal, usually twice a day, one tablet (some cases include two tablets twice a day). Do not chew tablets. The drug is swallowed whole, washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The duration of therapy is usually from seven to ten days. For the treatment of diseases caused by streptococcus (beta-hemolytic) diseases, Tarivid recommends taking it for at least ten days. The duration of therapy should not exceed four months.
The instruction includes the rash on the skin, swelling of the vocal cords, and the face as rare side effects of the drug "Tarivid." In some cases, shock is likely (with intolerance). The drug can cause nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, sleep disturbance, dizziness, vomiting, increased bilirubin concentration.
Tarivide is contraindicated in case of epilepsy, lactation, adolescents and children, hypersensitivity to quinolinecarboxylic acid derivatives, pregnant women.
Antacids ( magnesium and calcium preparations ), laxatives (salt), ferrous sulfate, sucralfate, dedalon, zinc are capable of reducing absorption and lowering the activity of the drug. Methotrexate, furosemide, cimetidine, probenecid can increase toxicity and delay elimination. It is not recommended to mix with heparin solution due to the high probability of precipitation.
The characteristic signs of an overdose are:
- dizziness,
- nausea
- drowsiness,
- vomiting
- retardation,
- disorientation,
- confusion.
To alleviate the condition, gastric lavage is performed.
Special instructions for use
The drug is recommended for another two to three days after eliminating the symptoms of pathology.
In patients with vascular atherosclerosis of the brain, Tarivid is prescribed with extreme caution.
With the combined use of the drug with caffeine, insulin, theophylline, cyclosporine, cimetidine, oral anticoagulants, NSAIDs and drugs metabolized with the participation of cytochrome P450, it is necessary to constantly monitor the patient's condition.
Due to the high likelihood of side effects, Tarid is prescribed for children only in life-threatening cases.
Despite the rather pronounced effectiveness and rarity of the manifestations of adverse reactions, the drug should be agreed with the doctor. In the treatment of infectious diseases of the genitourinary system, it is necessary to follow the instructions of a specialist. Spontaneous termination, as well as prolongation of therapy, can provoke undesirable consequences. Before use, it is necessary to study contraindications. In order to avoid complications, you should carefully read the annotation to the medication.