Lomacin: an Indian-made antimicrobial drug
Lomacin is an antimicrobial drug from the fluoroquinolone group produced by the Indian pharmaceutical company Wave Pharmaceuticals. Its international name is lomefloxacin. The drug is presented in the form of film-coated tablets containing 400 mg of active substance.
Lomacin is effective in the treatment of urinary tract infections (cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, urethritis), biliary tract, gastrointestinal tract (dysentery, typhoid fever, salmonellosis), respiratory tract (including exacerbation of chronic bronchitis), soft tissues, wound and burn infections , gonorrhea, chlamydia, tuberculosis (complex therapy), osteomyelitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, severe cholera and infection prevention during transurethral surgical interventions.
However, before using Lomatsin, it is necessary to take into account contraindications and possible side effects. The drug is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to lomefloxacin, cerebral atherosclerosis, epilepsy and other conditions with a predisposition to seizures, as well as during pregnancy, breastfeeding and in childhood and adolescence under 18 years of age.
Possible side effects of Lomatsin may include nausea, headache, dizziness, pain in the epigastric region, during instillation - a burning sensation in the eyes, dry mouth, flushing of the face, increased sweating, fatigue, back and chest pain, malaise, asthenia , chills, facial swelling, flu-like symptoms, hypotension, fainting, tachycardia, bradycardia, extrasystole, cyanosis, heart failure, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular disorders, myocardiopathy, edema, phlebitis; convulsions, coma, hyperkinesis, tremor, paresthesia, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence, constipation/diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, dysphagia, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, discoloration of the tongue, pain and tinnitus, thrombocytopenia, purpura, increased fibrinolysis, lymphadenopathy, thirst, gout, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic failure, neurological disorders (eg, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness), visual impairment (eg, photophobia, double vision) , allergic reactions (for example, urticaria, anaphylactic shock), development of superinfection, etc.
Thus, before using Lomacin, you should consult a doctor and strictly follow the recommendations on dosage and duration of treatment.