Noroxin: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Noroxin is Norfloxacin. Noroxin is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Noroxin is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Noroxin belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Noroxin 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. Noroxin is available as a tablet and an oral suspension.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NOROXIN

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

NOROXIN CAUTION

Stop taking Noroxin 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 Noroxin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Noroxin or other antibiotics of this type such as Floxin, Noroxin 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 Noroxin 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 Noroxin.

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

NOROXIN INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Noroxin:

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 Noroxin was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Noroxin may increase the effects of caffeine.

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

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

NOROXIN DOSES

ADULTS:

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


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

CHILDREN:

Noroxin is not recommended.

NOROXIN AND PREGNANCY

Animal studies have shown birth defects by Noroxin. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using Noroxin.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Noroxin.

NOROXIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Noroxin overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Noroxin overdose may cause kidney failure.

In case of Noroxin overdose seek medical help right away.

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