Norfloxacin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Norfloxacin is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Norfloxacin is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Norfloxacin belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Norfloxacin kills a variety of bacteria, and prevent them from reproducing and is often used to treat infections all over the body. However, they are not considered good to treat viral infections like flu. Norfloxacin is available as a tablet and an oral suspension.

Norfloxacin Side Effects


Norfloxacin side effects are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common side effects of Norfloxacin are abdominal pain, headache, rash, restlessness. Rare Norfloxacin side effects may include confusion, shortness of breath, blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives, irritability, liver and kidney failures.

Norfloxacin Side Effects Reporting


If you experience any Norfloxacin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

NORFLOXACIN OVERDOSE


Norfloxacin overdose symptoms include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Norfloxacin overdose may cause kidney failure. In case of Norfloxacin overdose seek medical help right away.If you miss a dose of Norfloxacin, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Norfloxacin.

NORFLOXACIN AND PREGNANCY



Animal studies have shown birth defects by Norfloxacin. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using Norfloxacin. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Norfloxacin.

NORFLOXACIN CAUTION



Stop taking Norfloxacin and seek medical help right away at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Though rare, serious and seldom fatal allergic reactions have been reported, even after the first dose.

These reactions include loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, hives, tingling, and rash.

You should not take Norfloxacin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Norfloxacin or other antibiotics of this type such as Floxin, Norfloxacin and Trovan.

You should not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how Norfloxacin affects you.

Continued or prolonged use of this drug may result in a growth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary infection.

If you have a known or suspected central nervous system disorder such as epilepsy or hardening of the arteries in the brain, inform your physician before taking Norfloxacin.

You should consult your doctor before taking Norfloxacin if you have liver or kidney disease.

NORFLOXACIN INTERACTION



The following can interfere with the absorption of Norfloxacin:

Antacids
Carafate
Iron Supplements and other multivitamins containing calcium, or zinc (also avoid taking milk or yogurt)
Videx

Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Norfloxacin was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Norfloxacin may increase the effects of caffeine.

If Norfloxacin is taken with these drugs, the effects of either could be increased or decreased:

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

NORFLOXACIN DOSES



ADULTS:



For most infections 400mg twice daily.
For gonorrhea, 800mg may be taken as a single dose.


Doses of Norfloxacin may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.

CHILDREN:

Norfloxacin is not recommended.
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