Floxin - antimicrobic broad-spectrum agent from group of fluroquinolone. It is active concerning the microorganisms producing beta lactamelements and fast-growing atypical mycobacteria. It is taken at respiratory infection, the ENT organs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, abdominal cavity, urinary tract.
The drug is a prodrug and is activated in the acidic environment of the secretory tubules in the parietal cells. It reduces basal and stimulated secretion regardless of the nature of the stimulus. Prescribed in case of erosive ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and eradication of Helicobacter pylori in infected patients with gastric and duodenal ulcer.