Noroxin
designed to address bacterial urinary tract infections and to support the clearing of pathogens through bacterial DNA inhibition.
Strengths: 400mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Utinor
- Therapeutic class
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
history of tendon disorders; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
diarrhoea; abdominal pain; rash
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Merck
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
theophylline; iron supplements; anti-acids
- Age restrictions
Generally not recommended for children/adolescents of growing age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate hydration; avoid exposure to strong sunlight; report any tendon pain immediately
Serious side effects
tendinitis — requires immediate medical attention; tendon rupture — requires immediate medical attention; convulsions — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to address bacterial urinary tract infections and to support the clearing of pathogens through bacterial DNA inhibition.
Mechanism of action
Norfloxacin inhibits the bacterial enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are essential for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair. This action inhibits the growth of the bacteria.
Noroxin
designed to address bacterial urinary tract infections and to support the clearing of pathogens through bacterial DNA inhibition.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Norfloxacin
- Listed indication(s): Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis
Available option
- 180 tablets - 400 mg293-400-mg-3692