Akio OZ Oral Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is akio oz oral suspension used for?
Akio OZ Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used to treat gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhea and dysentery caused by bacteria and parasites. It contains Ofloxacin (an antibiotic) and Ornidazole (an antiprotozoal), which work by stopping the growth of microorganisms and killing them. This helps relieve symptoms like loose stools, abdominal pain, and fever.
- Generic Name: Ofloxacin + Ornidazole
- Manufacturer: Shakam Lifesciences
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ akio oz oral suspension Uses & Benefits
Gastrointestinal infections, diarrhea, dysentery, intra-abdominal infections
Off-label uses: Pelvic inflammatory disease, prostatitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ofloxacin + Ornidazole |
| Brand Name | Assault Novo 200 mg/500 mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Shakam Lifesciences |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication; Ornidazole disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take akio oz oral suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of akio oz oral suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Tendon rupture
- Peripheral neuropathy
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Clostridium difficile colitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased risk of CNS effects |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced absorption of ofloxacin |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Antidiabetic agents
- QT-prolonging drugs
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid dairy products, antacids, and iron supplements within 2 hours of dosing
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may cause disulfiram-like reaction with Ornidazole
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or nitroimidazoles, epilepsy, history of tendon disorders with quinolones, pregnancy, lactation
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, blood glucose, ECG for QT prolongation
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may help
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose