Brakke Tablet (Ofloxacin)

Brakke Tablet

BRAKKE TABLET is a combination medicine that consists of Ofloxacin and ornidazole. It is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhoea caused by bacteria and parasites (micro-organisms that live in other’s bodies and use their nutrients to reproduce) in adults. BRAKKE TABLET works by killing the bacteria and parasite by blocking their reproduction process.

BRAKKE TABLET may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache and stomach pain. Usually, these side effects are self-resolving. Avoid driving and operating machines after taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. BRAKKE TABLET is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age.

BRAKKE TABLET is an oral medication, that should be taken with food for better absorption. Take this medicine at the prescribed time to maintain its steady levels in your body. Avoid taking this medicine more than the prescribed dose as an overdose may harm you. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better after taking a few doses.

BRAKKE TABLET cautiously if you are having tendon rupture (injuries), brain or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Avoid consuming alcohol after taking this medicine as it may worsen drowsiness.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for BRAKKE TABLET
FRIMIXON TABLET
Novartis India Ltd.
KLAP TABLET
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
OFLIN O TABLET
Zydus Cadila
ORDENT TABLET
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
ORNI O TABLET
Zydus Cadila

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for BRAKKE TABLET
Abdominal pain
Anxiety
Black or tarry stools
Fever
Painful urination
Decreased appetite
Joint pain
Change in taste
Excessive air or gas in stomach
Runny Nose
Nausea and vomiting
Sleeplessness
Dizziness
Difficulty in breathing
Shaking of the hands or feet
Skin rash and itching
Red spots on skin

Uses of BRAKKE TABLET

What is it prescribed for?
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is characterized by abnormally loose or watery stools more than 3 times a day. This can be caused by bacteria or parasites. BRAKKE TABLET is used to kill these micro-organisms and thus treats diarrhoea in an adult population.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking BRAKKE TABLET if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness or breathing difficulty, etc.
Tendinitis or tendon rupture
BRAKKE TABLET can cause muscle damage especially in old age. Avoid taking BRAKKE TABLET if you have tendonitis (swelling of fibres that attach bone with muscles) or tendon rupture (a partial or complete tear of the tendon- the tissue that connects muscle to bone).
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a condition of skeletal muscle weakness characterized by severe muscle pain, including the arms and legs. BRAKKE TABLET is not recommended for use if you have myasthenia gravis as it may worsen your health condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
BRAKKE TABLET is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
BRAKKE TABLET is not recommended to be used during breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medicine. Once breastfeeding gets resumed after the therapy, the baby should be observed for diarrhoea and yeast infection (diaper rash or a thick white coating on your baby’s tongue).

General warnings

Antibiotic resistance
Finish your entire course of treatment with BRAKKE TABLET, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, consult your doctor.
Photosensitivity
BRAKKE TABLET may make you highly sensitive to sunlight or UV (ultraviolet) radiation. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing to avoid reactions to sunlight during treatment with this medicine.
Muscle damage
BRAKKE TABLET can cause muscle damage usually on the tendons that surround your ankle. Inform your doctor if you feel pain, numbness, or tingling sensations in your muscles.
Drowsiness
BRAKKE TABLET may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits. Do not drive a vehicle or operate a machine after taking this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you forget to take a BRAKKE TABLET dose take it as soon as you remember. If the time of your next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume the next scheduled dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of BRAKKE TABLET, contact your doctor immediately.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with BRAKKE TABLET as it may cause side effects like dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, etc.
Interaction with Medicine
Escitalopram
Warfarin
Corticosteroids
Aspirin
Antidiabetic drugs
Ethinyl Estradiol
Disease interactions
Central nervous system disorders
BRAKKE TABLET should be used with caution if you have a brain disorder. It may also cause dizziness, confusion, seizures, etc.
Colitis
Colitis is the inflammation of the large intestine. BRAKKE TABLET can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use this medicine with extreme caution if you have any stomach and intestinal diseases, particularly colitis, as it may worsen your condition.
QT Prolongation
BRAKKE TABLET may affect your heart. It causes QT prolongation (changes in the ECG of your heart). Use it cautiously if you have heart problems.
Kidney diseases
BRAKKE TABLET is excreted by kidneys. An impaired kidney cannot filter out this medicine properly and accumulation of this medicine takes place in your kidneys. This can worsen your kidney condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

BRAKKE TABLET is used to treat diarrhoea. It can be taken with food as advised by your doctor. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet in your mouth.

Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Abrupt stopping may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking BRAKKE TABLET.

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding or have any conditions like kidney, liver, brain diseases before taking this medicine.

Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly. Do not share your medicine with others even if their symptoms appear to be the same as yours.