Nitroxolin

Drug name: Nitroxoline

Active Ingredients:

Nitroxoline

Therapeutic actions: Nitroxoline belongs to 8-hydroxyquinoline antibacterial medication. Nitroxoline works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial DNA(genetic material). Nitroxoline binds to metallic enzymes of the bacterial cell resulting in inactivation of their function. Bacteria are not able to produce DNA without these enzymes and then die. Nitroxoline acts on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It also effective against some yeasts.

Indications: Nitroxoline is used to treat urinary tract infections: pyelonephritis, cistitis, urethritis, epididymitis.

Contraindications and cautions: Do not use this medication in:

or hypersensitivity to nitroxoline
Peripheral nervous system disorders
Optic nerve diseases
Liver failure
G6PD insufficiency
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
In children

Use Nitroxoline with caution in elderly people, kidney dysfunction. Talk with your doctor if you do not experience any improvements within 7 days. Nitroxoline may change the color of the urine.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Niitroxoline will experience it or any other.

CNS: headache, dizziness, parasthesia, polyneuropathy,
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite
reactions: skin rash, hives
Heart: increased heart rate

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Nitroxoline, please read the information provided with Nitroxoline or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Nitroxoline. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Especially pay attention to other used to treat urogenital infections.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Nitroxoline with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.