What is Lomefloxacin mesylate used for?

This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for various bacterial infections such as lower respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, and Chlamydia. It kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins that the bacteria require to survive.

What are the side effects of Lomefloxacin mesylate?

Most Common - Headache, nausea, photo-sensitivity, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, increased sweating, dry mouth, flushing and syncope. Other rare adverse effects include: Body as a whole - Fatigue, back pain, uneasiness, weakness, face swelling, hot flashes, influenza-like symptoms, chills, allergic reaction and decreased heat tolerance. Heart - Fast heart rate, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, chest pain, heart failure, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, inflammation

What precautions should be taken with Lomefloxacin mesylate?

•It may increase the sensitivity to sunlight; avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light. • Patient may develop with increased risk of epilepsy, if it so, stop the medication. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of known or suspected CNS disorders such as epilepsy, kidney disease, tendon problems, nervous system disorders, liver disease, blood vessel problems, any drug allergies. Avoid in patients with known QT prolongation, uncorrected low p

What ATC class does Lomefloxacin mesylate belong to?

Lomefloxacin mesylate: ATC J01MA07. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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Lomefloxacin mesylate

INN: Lomefloxacin mesylate

Data updated: 2026-04-18

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J01MA07

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