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Urinary tract infection (UTI) facts
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the urethra, bladder, ureters, or the kidneys, which comprise the urinary tract.
- E. coli bacteria cause the majority of UTIs, but many other bacteria, fungi, and parasites may also cause UTIs.
- Females have a higher risk for UTIs than most males, probably because of their anatomy; other risk factors for UTIs include any condition that may impede urine flow (e.g., enlarged prostate, congenital urinary tract abnormalities, and inflammation). Patients with catheters or those who undergo urinary surgery and men with enlarged prostates are at higher risk for UTIs.
- Symptoms and signs of UTI vary somewhat depending on sex, age, and the area of the urinary tract that is infected; some unique symptoms develop depending on the infecting agent.
- UTIs are diagnosed usually by isolating and identifying the urinary pathogen from the patient; there a...
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Noroxin Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Noroxin (norfloxacin) is used to treat bacterial infections of the prostate and urinary tract. Noroxin also treats gonorrhea. Norfloxacin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle and joint aches, or headache. The fluoroquinolone class of drugs may cause increased tendon and soft tissues injuries.
The dose of Noroxin depends on the type of infection being treated. Noroxin may adversely interact with blood thinners, NSAIDs, oral steroids, insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth, clozapine, cyclosporine, nitrofurantoin, probenecid, ropinirol, tacrine, theophylline, or tizanidine. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Noroxin should be used only if prescribed by your doctor. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Noroxin Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Noroxin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
NOROXIN is indicated for the treatment of adults with the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
Urinary tract infections
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (including cystitis) due to Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Citrobacter freundii1, Enterobacter aerogenes1, Enterobacter cloacaes...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Noroxin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using norfloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- seizure (convulsions);
- confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
- sudden pain, snapping or popping sound, bruising, loss of movement, or swelling near your joints (esp...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Noroxin Consumer Information: Uses
Norfloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking norfloxacin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult ...
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