Noroxin (Norfloxacin)

What is Noroxin?

Noroxin (norfloxacin) is an antibacterial remedy that refers to the category of quinolones.

In what kind of disease treatment, Noroxin is helpful?

• Acute and chronic (complicated or uncomplicated) infections of the upper and lower urinary tract infections (cystitis, pyelitis, pyelonephritis)
• Illnesses of the same organs but related to the surgery and urological procedures or urolithiasis
• Prophylaxis of infections provoked by gram-negative bacteria in sick with weakened immunity and severe neutropenia

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Noroxin?

• Increased individual susceptibility to norfloxacin or other quinolone derivative, any auxiliary components of Noroxin
• Tendonitis or tendon ruptures associated with quinolone derivative treatment in the anamnesis
• Noroxin must be avoided by future mothers and nursing mothers. Also kids and teens up to 18

How should I take Noroxin?

It is better to take Noroxin while standing, in extreme cases when sitting but not when lying down. After reception do not lie down for 2-3 more minutes, or the tablet will just "stick" to the inner surface of the esophagus and in 10 minutes would be completely destroyed without reaching the stomach and intestines. The sick is supposed to wash down the tablets with warm water (1 full glass). Diet is very important. It is necessary to consume this medicine 1 hour prior to or 2 hours after you ate. Therapy success largely depends on maintenance of a permanent concentration of remedy in the blood. By this means you must receive the tablets through the equal intervals. Use Noroxin twice daily (or every 12 hours). Try to get the medicine in your favorite United Kingdom drugstore or buy generic Noroxin online.

Noroxin dosage information

The information available here describes the curative regimen with tablets containing 400 mg of active ingredient.

* If the desired effect is reached within the first 4 weeks, the dose may be reduced to 1 tablet (400 mg) per day. 

** Data on the treatment duration over 8 weeks is absent.

What may interact with?

Noroxin increases the anticoagulant effect of Warfarin.

Antacids or products that contain iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium or sucralfate, reduce the absorption of Noroxin.

Noroxin increases the concentration of theophylline and cyclosporine in the blood plasma.

Noroxin, like other quinolones, inhibits dehydration of caffeine. This should be considered when using coffee and application of products containing caffeine (painkillers).

Birth control effect of oral contraceptives in isolated cases could be called into question in the treatment with antibiotics, so with Noroxin is advised additional application of non-hormonal birth control means.

Avoid application of quinolones together with fenbufen.

Noroxin in combination with glibenclamide may cause severe hypoglycemia.

Products containing didanosine should not be taken with Noroxin or 2 hours after its intake, because they can interfere with each other absorption.

Noroxin must be used cautiously by individuals who take NSAIDs at the same time.

What should I watch for while taking Noroxin?

Noroxin in sick with known epilepsy or illnesses that reduce the seizure threshold preparedness cannot be used carelessly, but only when there is a prevailing clinical need. It also can cause aggravation and deepening of symptoms in sick with known or suspected psychiatric disorders, hallucinations and or confusion.

Antibiotics destroy bacteria, but also kill those useful for the intestinal. This upsets the balance of the intestinal microflora and increases the number of "bad" intestinal bacteria. As a result diarrhea appears. If you have faced this problem on the background of receiving the given tablets don’t try to self medicate. Seek the qualified aid at once.

If you are being treated with Noroxin avoid tanning, do not visit a beach, and a solarium. When you go out use protective means with an SPF of at least 40 and maximally hide the skin under the clothes.

Noroxin should be taken 2 hours prior to or 4 hours after the application of calcium, multivitamin preparations containing calcium, a nutrient solution that is used internally and dairy products.

If the expectant mother needs to be treated by Noroxin, before appointing this preparation must be very carefully and meticulously performed examination of all potential risks, not only for her but also for the baby.

Starting a new medicine it is really hard to predict how your organism will react to it. Therefore, you should refrain from driving vehicles as well as from activities that require constant concentration. This way you can protect yourself from unforeseen troubles.

Noroxin side effects

Adverse events of Noroxin could be provoked by a specific activity of it, primarily due to its chemical nature and the peculiarities of the body's response to the medicine. This implies that not all individuals may experience unpleasant sensations with this medicine. Most of them are fleeting and do not cause serious harm. Nonetheless, it is better to ask your physician to decide whether to continue taking these pills if you feel any of the following conditions:

• Head pain, vertigo, somnolence, hallucinations, tiredness, mood swings, paresthesia, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, crabbiness, euphoria, disorientation, confusion, epileptiform attacks, hypoesthesia, mental disorders, including psychotic reactions, tremor
• Bitterness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, pseudomembranous enterocolitis (with prolonged use), moderate stomachalgia, ulcers, pancreatitis crystalluria, glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, dysuria, polyuria, albuminuria, urethral bleeding hypercreatininemia
• Very rarely, allergic reactions (skin rash, itching)
• Arthralgia, tendonitis, tendon ruptures, myalgia, arthritis. Rarely inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which can lead to rupture of the Achilles tendon
• Hepatitis, increased level of liver transaminases, jaundice hypersensitivity reactions, urticaria, anaphylaxis, angioedema
• Vaginal candidiasis, intensified lacrimation, tinnitus, hearing loss, shortness of breath

Where can I keep Noroxin?

Keep at room temperature (less than 25° C), out of reach of kids and pets. The tablet must be consumes right away after it was removed from the packaging. Decide where you can get the medicine based on the suggestion of your health care provider or buy Noroxin online.