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Cinoxacin

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Overview
Cinoxacin is used to prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for other infections or for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Cinoxacin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Indications
Cinoxacin is used to prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for other infections or for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Cinoxacin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Contraindications
Cinoxacin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Renal impairment, Pregnancy, Lactation.
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Skin rash, itching, redness, or swelling Rare black, tarry stools bleeding gums blood in urine or stools Dizziness headache increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight pinpoint red spots on skin unusual bleeding or bruising Incidence unknown Bone pain lower back or side pain pain, inflammation, or swelling in calves, shoulders, or hands painful, swollen joints seizures Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Diarrhea loss of appetite nausea stomach cramps vomiting Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Cinoxacin should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney or liver disease or any allergy especially to antibiotics. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
7.412 mg/kg (7.4 (7.412)) 12 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Cholera Vaccine, Live Methotrexate Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Aminolevulinic Acid
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

No brands are recorded for this generic.