Formulary Monographs [NORFLOXACIN, 081218]
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NORFLOXACIN
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QUINOLONES
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Urinary tract infections, uncomp licated gonorrhea, and p rostatitis.
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Headache, depression, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vaginal irritation and finger joint swelling. Take on an emp ty stomach with a large glass of water, drink several glasses of water during treatment. Avoid aluminium or magnesium containing antacids.
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Uncomplicated UTI: 400mg twice daily for 3-10 days; Complicated
UTI: 400mg twice daily for 10-21 days. Uncomplicated gonorrhea: 800mg as a single dose. Acute or Chronic Prostatitis: 400mg twice daily for 28 days. See BDS supply protocols pg. 3. |
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Avoid in pregnancy—shown to cause arthropathy in animal studies; safer alternatives are available.
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