Penetrex (Enoxacin) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that can be transferred from one person to another through any type of sexual contact. STDs are sometimes referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) since they involve the transmission of a disease-causing organism from one person to another during sexual activity. It is important to realize that sexual contact includes more than just sexual intercourse (vaginal and anal). Sexual contact includes kissing, oral-genital contact, and the use of sexual "toys," such as vibrators. STDs probably have been around for thousands of years, but the most dangerous of these conditions, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or HIV disease), has only been recognized since 1984.

Many STDs are treatable, but effective cures are lacking for others, such as HIV, HPV, and hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Even gonorrhea, once easily cured, has become...

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Penetrex Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Penetrex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Penetrex® (enoxacin) is indicated for the treatment of adults ( ≥18 years of age) with the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (See WARNINGS.)

Uncomplicated urethral or cervical gonorrhea due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Urinary Tract

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis) due to Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis*, or Staphylococcus saprophyticus*.

Complicated urinary tract infections due to Es...

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What is Penetrex Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Penetrex Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking enoxacin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
seizures;
confusion or hallucinations;
liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or
muscle or joint pain.

If you experience any of the following less seriou...

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