Norfloxacin
General English name: Norfloxacin
Application: Treatment of urinary tract infections
Norfloxacin Drug Information
Contraindications to levofloxacin
Drug Interaction Norfloxacin
Tips to consider before taking norfloxacin
Possible side effects of norfloxacin
How to store Norfloxacin
Norfloxacin Drug Information
Medication Information: Norfloxacin is used to treat chronic urinary tract infections, cysts or prostate. This drug kills the bacteria that cause the disease.
Contraindications to levofloxacin
Note the expiration date of the norfloxacin medicine and do not take it if the medicine you are taking has expired.
Never give norfloxacin to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
Do not take Norfloxacin more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for drug interactions with norfloxacin and be sure to tell your doctor what other medication you are taking.
Drug Interaction Norfloxacin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Tips to consider before taking norfloxacin
Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed. Therefore, it is best for your doctor to know the following before taking norfloxacin:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding your baby.
- If you are under 18 years old.
- If you have ever had a problem such as tendonitis.
- If you have any kidney problems.
- If you have epilepsy or any other condition with seizures.
- If you have any mental health problems.
- If you have any heart disease or unusual heartbeat.
- If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
- If you are deficient in glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD). It is a genetic disorder that causes allergies to foods such as beans.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Possible side effects of norfloxacin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain: Eat simple foods and avoid spicy and high-fat foods.
Diarrhea: Drink plenty of water to replenish lost water. Tell your doctor if the diarrhea persists or gets worse.
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
Darkening of the eyes: In this situation, avoid driving and working with tools.
Urticaria: Tell your doctor if it gets worse.
Important Note: In some people, Norfloxacin causes rare but serious side effects. If you experience any of the following, consult your doctor as soon as possible:
Allergic reactions, such as swelling around the face and mouth, skin rash or any breathing problem
Pain or swelling in the joints
Mental disorder about hurting yourself
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of norfloxacin.
How to store Norfloxacin
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.