Norflox 400 Mg, Norfloxacin Uses
Norflox 400 MG Tablet is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in the urinary tract and prostate. It should be avoided in patients who are allergic to other fluoroquinolones. Use with caution in the elderly population as it increases the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Norflox 400 MG Tablet
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Heartburn
- Skin rash
Uses of Norflox 400 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
- Prostatitis
- Urinary Tract Infection
Commonly asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours. -
Duration of effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 9 to 12 hours. -
Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption. -
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported. -
Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. -
Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine is not recommended in women who breastfeed due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant’s joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Norflox 400 MG Tablet if you have a known allergy to this medicine or any other medicines belonging to the class fluoroquinolones.
Tendinitis or tendon rupture
Avoid taking this medicine if you have a past history of tendinitis or tendon rupture after using Norflox 400 MG Tablet.
Myasthenia gravis
Avoid taking this medicine if you have a past or family history of Myasthenia Gravis (weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles under voluntary control).
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended in women who breastfeed due to the adverse effect on the development of the infant’s joints. Use only if clearly needed under the supervision of the doctor. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.
General warnings
Tendinitis and tendon rupture
Use of Norflox 400 MG Tablet will increase the risk to develop tendinitis or tendon rupture during the treatment or several months after treatment. It will affect the shoulder, hand, back of the ankle, or other parts of the body. The risk is more if you are above 60 years of age and have a history of kidney, heart, or lung transplant or any joint disease. You are also at high risk if you are on corticosteroids like dexamethasone, methylprednisolone or prednisone.
Drug-resistance
Usage of Norflox 400 MG Tablet without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.
Pediatric use
The safety and effectiveness of Norflox 400 MG Tablet have not been established in children and adolescents less than 18 years of age.
Impaired liver function
Norflox 400 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the patients with the history of liver injury due to the increase in the risk of liver enzymes.
Dosage
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it’s already time for your next scheduled dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Escitalopram
Ethinyl Estradiol
Corticosteroids
Aspirin
Antidiabetic drugs
Disease interactions
Central nervous system disorders
If you suffer from CNS disorder and you take Norflox 400 MG Tablet, then you may experience tremors, restlessness, anxiety, confusion and hallucinations. Avoid consuming caffeine-containing products like coffee, chocolates and energy drinks.
QT Prolongation
Avoid using Norflox 400 MG Tablet if you experience any chest discomfort. Regular cardiac function tests are to be performed if you have any heart disease (arrhythmia) or family history of heart disease.
Colitis
Avoid taking Norflox 400 MG Tablet if you experience severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in stools after taking the medicine. Inform the doctor if you have any gastrointestinal diseases. Drink adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration.
Food interactions
The desired effect of Norflox 400 MG Tablet is not observed if consumed with dairy products. There should be at least 2 hours gap between taking Norflox 400 MG Tablet and dairy products.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take Norflox 400 MG Tablet one hour before or two hours after the food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking Norflox 400 MG Tablet before completion of course.
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