Norfloxacin

Why Noroxin (Norfloxacin) and how it works?

Noroxin or Norfloxacin is an anti-bacterial agent used for treating common and complicated urinary tract infections. Belonging to the group of medications known as fluoroquinolones, it works by reducing the bacterial infection in urinary bladder and kidneys. It is also utilized for treating Gonorrhea; a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria Neisseria Gonorrhoeae resulting in throat, genitals or rectum. 

What is prescribed dosage of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) and steps to follow while consuming it?

A pill of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) must be taken once in every 12 hours i.e. twice in a day. It is orally administered with a glass of water. It must be taken 1 hour before you meal or 2 hours after the meal. However it is best to consult your medical practitioner for knowing the best suitable dose for you as per your health condition.

Follow doctor’s guidelines and all instructions mentioned in the prescription label. Take the medicine at regular intervals and do not alter the dosage yourself. Complete the prescribed course of the medication. Abandoning it in between because you have started feeling better, can reduce its effectiveness because the bacteria may develop resistance towards the medication.

In case you are taking this medicine for Gonorrhea, your may undergo tests for syphilis and other STDs.

Noroxin (Norfloxacin) is for bacterial infections not viral.

What to do if you skip a dose?

Follow the course of the medicine cautiously. If in case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is the time for your next scheduled dose, avoid taking missed dose. Do not consume extra for compensating the missed dose. It can be harmful.

What are the dosage preparations of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) and its benefits?

Noroxin (Norfloxacin) is a white-colored, oval-shaped tablet available in 400 mg preparations. It is a prescription pill. Noroxin (Norfloxacin) is an FDA approved drug used for effectively fighting bacterial infections in prostate or urinary bladder infections. It is utilized for both complicated and uncomplicated bladder infections.

Bacteria require cell walls for multiplying in the body. Noroxin (Norfloxacin) attacks these cell walls and hampers their evolvement in the human body; which results in reduction of bacterial count. It is also utilized for treating a sexually transmitted disease infecting both men and women called Gonorrhea. It is the disease which results in severe infections in throat, genitals or rectum.

It is also utilized for curing Prostatitis which is an infection of prostate gland caused by Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia Coli. Noroxin (Norfloxacin) works on inflammation of the prostate gland.

For best results, it is advisable that you shall consult your specialist.

Should Noroxin (Norfloxacin) be consumed with or without food?

Noroxin (Norfloxacin) shall be consumed with water 1 hour before the meal or 2 hours after having meal. However, talk to your pharmacist for suitable dose. 

Are there any side-effects of Noroxin (Norfloxacin)?

Noroxin (Norfloxacin) is known to cause swelling or tearing tendons, a fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Intake of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) may also impact your nerves that may result in permanent nerve damage. Discontinue the usage of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) immediately in such a case and inform your doctor about the same. Allergic reactions such as hives or skin rash and sudden swelling of face or throat have also been noticed in some cases after consumption of Noroxin (Norfloxacin).

Suspend the use of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) if you witness side effects like:

• Headache, chest pain, serious dizziness, fainting and heart pounding
• Yellowing of skin or jaundice, dark-colored urine and stools
• Muscle pain or weakness, breathing difficulties, diarrhea;
• Fever, chills, sore throat, easy bleeding or bruising
• Confusion, depression and hallucination
• Anxiety and restlessness, insomnia and nightmares, seizures;
• Excessive pressure in the skull – headache, vision and hearing problems and pain behind eyes.

Some frequently occurring side effects are nausea, upset stomach, mild diarrhea, vaginal itching, mild dizziness and headache.

What are the conditions when use of Noroxin (Norfloxacin) should be avoided?

Noroxin (Norfloxacin) must not be taken into consideration if:

• You are hypersensitive to it or any of its ingredients
• You have suffered or are suffering from any tendon-related disorder; or you have faced ruptured or swelled tendon due to usage of fluoroquinolone- powered drugs
• You are consuming any antiarrhythmic medicines such as procainamide, quinidine, sotalol or nitrofurantoin

You have faced myasthenia gravis in the past, a disease causing muscle weakness and fatigue

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