Nolitsin antibiotic - instructions for use

How to choose from a variety of antibiotics effective and suitable in a particular case? Quite often, doctors prescribe a nolitsin antibiotic. "Nolitsin" (norfloxacin) is an antimicrobial drug (from fluoroquinolones) of a broad spectrum of antibacterial action. Strong action of nolycin antibiotic has on most gram-negative and on a number of gram-positive bacteria ( various staphylococci).

Food (especially sour-milk products) slows the absorption of the drug, so it is advisable to take nolycin 2-3 hours after eating. After use norfloxacin partially (25-45%) is absorbed from the digestive tract in 1-2 hours. Nolitsin antibiotic at the expense of high solubility in lipids very quickly penetrates into tissues. The drug is withdrawn a day after taking, mainly kidneys in the unchanged form and with bile. The duration of antibacterial action of nolycin is about 12 hours. The recommended dose is 400 milligrams 2 times a day. The approximate duration of treatment is 5-15 days, depending on the ailment, the duration of the course changes.

"Nolitsin" (antibiotic) is a very powerful drug, so it is very important to avoid an overdose with a dose to avoid an overdose. Overdose can be established on the symptoms: severe dizziness, cold sweat, drowsiness, puffiness of the face, cramps; In less severe cases - nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. To treat an overdosage with nolicin is best achieved by gastric lavage, proper hydration and symptomatic therapy. It will be necessary to undergo examination and observation in the hospital for several days.

The drug "Nolitsin" has a number of side effects on which should also pay attention.

Nolycin - side effects

The digestive system: nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea.

The urinary system: dysuria, crystalluria, polyuria, albuminuria, in the blood plasma there is an increase in creatinine and urea, bleeding during urination.

Nervous system: minor dizziness, slight headache, insomnia, hallucinations, frequent fainting. Patients aged can experience drowsiness, fatigue, depression, an overwhelming sense of fear, irritability.

Cardiovascular system: a sharp lowering of blood pressure, vasculitis, arrhythmia, tachycardia.

Musculoskeletal system: with loads, tendon ruptures, arthralgia and strong tendenitis can occur.

Allergic reactions: on the skin there may be a rash, swelling, which will be accompanied by skin itching, hives.

Nolicin should be stored in a dry place. The storage temperature should not exceed 25 ° C. Remember that the expiration date, which must be indicated on the package, is 5 years.

The drug is used for:

• Chronic acute infectious diseases of the urinary system (pyelonephritis, urethritis, etc.);
• Infections of the reproductive system (prostatitis, cervicitis, endometritis);
• Uncomplicated gonorrhea; Bacterial gastroenteritis (shigellosis, salmonellosis);
• Prevention of sepsis;
• Prevention of diarrhea.

There are nolitsin and contraindications:

• Lack of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (enzyme);
• pregnancy;
• breast-feeding;
• Children and adolescents;
• Hypersensitivity to a group of fluoroquinolones.

It should be noted that during the course of treatment with nolicin the patient should receive a sufficient amount of liquid, it is undesirable to be exposed to direct rays of sunlight. With the first pain in the tendons and the appearance of signs of tendovaginitis, it is necessary to urgently cancel taking the drug. It should be avoided for the duration of nolitocin treatment activities that require increased attention and reaction, for example, driving a car.