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Norfloxacin
Updated on : June - 2012
Latest prescription information about Norfloxacin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Norfloxacin
Pronunciation : nor flox' a sin
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Infectives
ICD Code : Y41.8
♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA
Trade Name(s): India- Alflox, Anquin, Biofloxin, Emflox, Enteroflox, Flox, Floxone, Meriflox, Negaflux, Neonox, Nor-U, Norbactin, Norflox, Norilet, Normax, Norspan, Quinobid, Quinolox, Renor, Tamflox, Uroflox, Zeflox. International- Noroxin , Chibroxin. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a synthetic chemotherapeutic agent, prescribed for urinary tract infections and eye infections. It works by killing sensitive bacteria. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dosage is one 400-mg tablet once daily for the duration given above. Ophthalmic- As 0.3% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 4 times/day for upto 7 days. May increase to 2 hourly for the 1st day in more severe infections. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of stomach infection, nerve problems, myasthenia gravis, brain tumor or injury, Alzheimer disease, seizures, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6PD) deficiency, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. Side Effects : Most Common - Nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, gas and heartburn. Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion/heartburn, flatulence and vomiting. ♦ Miscellaneous - Itching, rash, drowsiness, back pain and fever, DRESS syndrome. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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