Generic Name - Nalidixic acid
Category - Urinary Tract Infection
Indications
Infection of the Urinary tract.
Generic Neggram is indicated for the treatment of eliminating bacteria that causes urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. Nitrofurantoin is well absorbed from the gut and reaches high concentrations in the urine where it kills the bacteria responsible for these infections.
Generic for Neggram Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Neggram is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Neggram should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Convulsive disorders
Hardening of the arteries in the brain
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Spinal cord disease
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Neggram. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Antacids
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Iron supplements
Multivitamin preparations, zinc-containing or
Sucralfate.
Anticoagulants
Cyclosporine or
Theophylline
Generic for Neggram Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericNeggram
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Neggram for urinary tract infections is 1 gram (g) every six hours (four times a day) for one to two weeks to start; then, 500 milligrams (mg) every six hours.
Generic for Neggram Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Neggram side Effects include Skin rash, Blurred or decreased vision, change in color vision, confusion, double vision, halos around lights, lightheadedness, over bright appearance of lights, restlessness and tremor.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Neggram.
Generic for Neggram and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Neggram is not recommended during pregnancy, since nalidixic acid are likely to cause bone development problems in growing fetus.
Generic for Neggram and Breastfeeding
Generic Neggram is likely to be secreted into breast milk. Ask your health care provider for advice before using them if you are breast feeding.
Generic for Neggram and Pediatric
Generic Neggram is not recommended for children under 18 years old. Clinical experiments have shown some bone developmental problems are likely to occur. Do talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Neggram and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Neggram in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Neggram serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
