What factors affect a sufficient dose of norfloxacin?
The main factors affecting the dose of norfloxacin are the clinical condition and kidney or the patient's kidney function. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic that can be used to treat urinary tract infections, prostatitis and uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by sensitive organisms. According to the manufacturer, it is only available in most countries and can be known under various trade names.
Norfloxacin belongs to the class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which also includes ciprofloxacin and moxifloxacin. They work by inhibiting the effect of Gyrase DNA, the enzyme involved in the production of bacterial DNA. Inhibition of the enzyme makes norfloxacin bacteria unable to reproduce in the body. In some bacteria, resistance has been reported, so the attending physician may have a sample such as urine, from the patient to perform a sensitivity culture in the laboratory.
The most common norfloxacin -treated condition are infections of bladder or urinary tract caused by sensitive organisms and the usual dose of norfloxacinis 400 mg twice a day. Norfloxacin treatment time will depend on the severity of the infection. In uncomplicated infections, only three days may be administered, while for more complex infections it can be administered for seven to ten or even 21 days. When used to treat prostatitis, the dose of norfloxacin is usually also 400 mg twice daily, but is administered for 28 days. One dose of 800 mg may be given in the uncomplicated gonorrhea, but resistance has been found in many countries.
Patients with kidney or kidney dysfunction may be necessary to let their dose of norfloxacin adjust according to its severity. The prescribed physician may decide to reduce the dose of norfloxacin or extend the time between doses. Many older patients have a reduced kidney function and your doctor should be taken into account and adjust the dose of norfloxacin accordingly.
Regardless of the prescribed dose of norfloxacin, it is essential that the entire course is completed, even if symptoms are resolved before the course is completed. Not to complete the complete course of JAcékoli antibiotics, including norfloxacin, can lead to the production of resistant bacteria and difficulty in the treatment of infections later. Adverse effects, including gastrointestinal side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting and the effects of the central nervous system (CNS) such as drowsiness and confusion, may occur during treatment. If any serious adverse effects were recorded in treatment, medical care should be sought.