Generic Name - Norfloxacin
Category - Quinolone Antibiotics
Indications
Bacterial Infections
Generic Norfloxacin is most commonly used to treat infections of the urinary tract, including cystitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder caused by a bacterial infection), prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland), and certain sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea.
Generic for Norfloxacin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Norfloxacin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Norfloxacin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Diabetes mellitus
Diarrhea
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity defect
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Myasthenia gravis
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Norfloxacin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Aminophylline
Oxtriphylline
Theophylline
Amiodarone
Astemizole
Bepridil
Generic for Norfloxacin Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Norfloxacin for bacterial infection is 800 milligrams per day; 400 milligrams should be taken twice a day for 3 to 10 days, depending upon the kind of bacteria causing the infection. People with impaired kidney function may take 400 milligrams once a day for 3 to 10 days
Generic for Norfloxacin Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Norfloxacin are constipation, facial flushing, Headache, nausea, vomiting, sexual dysfunction and weakness or tiredness. Some of the most serious Generic Norfloxacin side Effects include constipation or diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, drowsiness, gas or heartburn, headache and nausea. 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 Norfloxacin
Generic for Norfloxacin and Pregnancy
Generic Norfloxacin studies have not been done in humans. However, use is not recommended during pregnancy.
Generic for Norfloxacin and Breastfeeding
Some of the Norfloxacin are known to pass into human breast milk. Since Norfloxacin have been reported to cause bone development problems in young animals, breast-feeding is not recommended during treatment with these medicines.
Generic for Norfloxacin and Pediatric
Use is not recommended for infants or children since Norfloxacin have been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals. However, your doctor may choose to use one of these medicines if other medicines cannot be used.
Generic for Norfloxacin and Geriatric
These medicines have been tested and, in effective doses, have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than they do in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Norfloxacin 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.
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