NOROXIN 400mg Price

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Norfloxacinis available in the market in concentration

Name

Norfloxacin

Precaution

Patient w/ known prolongation of QT interval, uncorrected hypokalaemia, known or suspected CNS disorders (e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis) or other factors that predispose to seizures. Kidney, heart or lung transplant recipients. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness, if affected do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid unnecessary or excessive exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light (e.g. tanning beds, UVA/UVB treatment). If staying outdoors is necessary, use protective measures (e.g. sunscreen, wear loose-fitting clothes). Rest and refrain from exercise as it may increase risk of tendon rupture. Monitoring Parameters Periodically monitor CBC, renal and hepatic function during prolonged therapy. Lactation: Small amounts excreted in breast milk, discontinue drug or do not nurse

Indication

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (including cystitis), Uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea, Prostatitis, Gastroenteritis

Contra indication

Hypersensitivity to quinolones; children <18 yr. Lactation.

Side Effect

1-10% Nausea (4%),Dizziness (3%),Headache (3%),Stomach cramps (3%),Weakness (1%) <1% Abdominal pain,Anorexia,Anxiety,Arthralgia,Arthritis,Ataxia,Back pain,Bitter taste,Cholestatic jaundice,Confusion,Constipation,Depression,Diarrhea,Diplopia,Dysgeusia,Dyspepsia,Dyspnea,Erythema,Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis,Fever,Flatulence,GI bleeding,Heartburn Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis, acute renal failure, seizures.

Pregnancy Category ID

3

Mode of Action

Norfloxacin inhibits the action of DNA gyrase in DNA replication, transcription, repair, recombination and transposition.

Interaction

Additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine) or class III (e.g. amiodarone) antiarrhythmics and other drugs that prolong QT interval (e.g. erythromycin, TCAs, antipsychotic agents). Increased serum concentrations of theophylline. Reduced absorption w/ oral multivitamins and mineral supplements containing divalent or trivalent cations (e.g. Fe, Zn) and antacids containing Al or Mg, sucralfate, buffered didanosine. Prolonged prothrombin time w/ concomitant coumarin anticoagulant. Increased risk of severe tendon disorders w/ corticosteroids. Concurrent use w/ NSAIDs may increase the risk of CNS stimulation and convulsive seizures.

Pregnancy Category Note

Information not available

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration