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- $Subject{ Cinobac Dista Antibiotic cinoxacin bacterial urinary tract
- infections bacteria}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- cinoxacin
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
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- Cinobac (Dista)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Antibiotic
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- INGREDIENT
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- cinoxacin
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Capsules (250 mg and 500 mg)
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- STORAGE
-
- Cinoxacin capsules should be stored at room temperature in a tightly
- closed container.
-
- USES
-
- Cinoxacin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial urinary tract
- infections. It chemically attaches to the bacteria, preventing their growth
- and multiplication. It kills susceptible bacteria, but it is not effective
- against viruses, parasites, or fungi.
-
- TREATMENT
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- In order to prevent stomach irritation, you can take cinoxacin with food
- or with a full glass of water or milk (unless your doctor directs you to do
- otherwise).
- Cinoxacin works best when the level of medicine in your urine is kept
- constant. It is best, therefore, to take the doses at evenly spaced intervals
- day and night. For example, if you are to take four doses a day, the doses
- should be spaced six hours apart.
- Try not to miss any doses of this medication. If you do miss a dose,
- take it as soon as you remember. However, if you do not remember to take the
- missed dose until it is almost time for your next dose, take the missed dose
- immediately; space the following dose about halfway through the regular
- interval between doses; then continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- It is important to continue to take this medication for the entire time
- prescribed by your doctor (usually seven to 14 days), even if the symptoms
- disappear before the end of that period. If you stop taking the drug too
- soon, resistant bacteria are given a chance to continue growing, and your
- infection could recur.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
-
- Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, increased sensitivity of
- the eyes to light, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, or rectal
- itching. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the
- medication.
- To relieve the increased sensitivity of your eyes to light, avoid
- prolonged exposure to sunlight and bright lights.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- confusion, itching, rapid weight gain (three to five pounds within a week),
- ringing in the ears, skin rash, tingling sensations, visual disturbances, or
- yellowing of the eyes or skin. Also, if the symptoms of your infection do not
- improve within several days, contact your doctor.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Probenecid blocks the excretion of cinoxacin into the urinary tract,
- decreasing its effectiveness.
- BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently
- taking, especially probenecid.
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- WARNINGS
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- Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any
- medications, especially to cinoxacin, ciprofloxin, enoxacin, nalidixic acid,
- norfloxacin, or ofloxacin.
- Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had kidney disease
- or liver disease.
- If this drug makes you dizzy, do not take part in any activity that
- requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially dangerous
- equipment.
- Cinoxacin has been prescribed for your current infection only. Another
- infection later on, or one that someone else has, may require a different
- medicine. Do not give your medicine to other people or use it for another
- infection unless your doctor specifically directs you to do so.
- Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although cinoxacin use
- appears to be safe during pregnancy, extensive studies in humans have not been
- conducted. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. It is
- not known whether cinoxacin passes into breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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