How to choose from a variety of antibiotics effective and suitable in a particular case? Quite often, doctors prescribe nolicin antibiotic. "Nolicin" (norfloxacin) is an antimicrobial drug (from fluoroquinolones) with an extensive spectrum of antibacterial action. A strong effect of nolicin antibiotic has on most gram-negative and a number of gram-positive bacteria ( various staphylococci).
Food (especially dairy products) slows down the absorption of the drug, so it is advisable to take nolicin 2-3 hours after eating. After use, norfloxacin is partially (25-45%) absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract in 1-2 hours. Due to its high solubility in lipids, nolicin antibiotic penetrates into tissues very quickly. The drug is excreted one day after administration, mainly by the kidneys unchanged and with bile. The duration of the antibacterial effect of nolicin 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 varies.
"Nolicin" (antibiotic) is a very powerful drug, so it is very important not to make a mistake with the dose to avoid overdosing. Overdose can be determined by the symptoms: severe dizziness, cold sweat, drowsiness, puffiness of the face, convulsions; in less severe cases - nausea, diarrhea, vomiting. It is best to treat an overdose of nolicin with gastric lavage, proper hydration and symptomatic therapy. It will be necessary to undergo examination and observation in a hospital for several days.
The medicine "Nolitsin" has a number of side effects that should also be noted.
Nolicin - side effects
Digestive system: nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea.
Urinary system: dysuria, crystalluria, polyuria, albuminuria, in plasma there is an increase in creatinine and urea, bleeding during urination.
Nervous system: slight dizziness, mild headache, insomnia, hallucinations, frequent fainting. Patients aged may experience drowsiness, fatigue, depression, an irresistible sense of fear, irritability.
Cardiovascular system: a sharp decrease in blood pressure, vasculitis, arrhythmia, tachycardia.
Musculoskeletal system: tendon ruptures, arthralgia, and severe tendenitis can occur during exertion.
Allergic reactions: a rash, edema, which will be accompanied by skin itching, urticaria, may appear on the skin.
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);
- sepsis prevention;
- prevention of diarrhea.
There are nolitsin and contraindications:
- lack of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (enzyme);
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding;
- children and adolescents;
- hypersensitivity to the group of fluoroquinolone preparations.
It should be noted that during the course of treatment with nolicin, the patient should receive a sufficient amount of fluid, it is undesirable to be exposed to direct sunlight. At the first pain in the tendons and the appearance of signs of tenosynovitis, it is urgent to cancel the drug. During the treatment with nolicin, one should avoid engaging in activities requiring increased attention and reaction, for example, driving a car.