Cinoxacin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

What Drug Cinoxacin?

What is cinoxacin for?

Cinoxacin is a drug commonly used to avoid and treat urinary tract infections. This medicine cannot be used to treat other infections such as fever, flu, etc.

How do I use Cinoxacin?

Cinoxacin is a drug that can be taken with food, unless given other directions from a doctor.

Do not give this medication to infants or children under 18 years of age, unless directed by a doctor. This drug has been shown to cause bone growth problems in young animals.

To help clear up your infection completely, continue to take this medication for the prescribed time, even if you start feeling better after a few days. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return.

Cinoxacin is this drug that works best when taken regularly.

a constant amount in the urine. To help keep the amount of medication constant in the urine, don't skip doses at all. It is also better if you take the medicine at the right intervals, namely day and night. For example, if you are taking 4 doses a day, the doses should be about 6 hours apart. If this interferes with sleep or other daily activities, or if you need help planning the most appropriate time to take the drug, consult your doctor.

How do I store Cinoxacine?

Cinoxacin is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Cinoxacin dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of cinoxacin for adults?

For the prevention of urinary tract infections:
Cinaxocin is a drug that adults can take as much as 250 milligrams (mg) at bedtime for five months.

For the treatment of urinary tract infections:
Cinaxocin is a drug that adults can take as much as 250-500 mg every twelve hours for seven to fourteen days.

What is the dosage of Cinoxacin for children?

Cinaxocin is a drug whose safety and effectiveness have not been determined in children under 18 years of age.

In what dosage is Cinoxacin available?

Cinaxocin is a drug that can be available in capsule form.

Cinoxacin side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to cinoxacin?

Cinoxacin is a drug that can cause side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following side effects such as skin rash, itching, redness. Meanwhile, severe side effects can include:

• black stools
• bleeding gums
• blood in the urine or stool
• Dizzy
• headache
• increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
• red spots on the skin
• unusual bleeding or bruising

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about side effects, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Cinoxacin Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using cinoxacin?

Cinoxacin is a drug that has side effects and reactions. In deciding to take this drug, you must consider the benefits and side effects. This is a decision that will be up to you and your doctor. For the drug cinoxacin, the following things should be considered:

Allergy
Cinoxacin is a drug that can cause allergies. Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cinoxacin or other drugs. Also tell your doctor if you have any other allergies, such as allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription drugs, read ingredients labels or packages carefully.

Children
Cinoxacin is a drug whose exact dosage is unknown in children. Cinoxacin has been shown to cause bone growth problems in young animals. It is not recommended for consumption in children under 18 years.

Elderly
Cinoxacin is a drug that hasn't been researched specifically for older people. Therefore, it is not yet known whether the drug works the same way in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing the use of cinoxacin in the elderly with other certain age groups, cinoxacin is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in the elderly than it does in younger adults.

What to know about Cinoxacin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the risk of pregnancy category C.

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Cinoxacin Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with cinoxacin?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Can food or alcohol interact with cinoxacin?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with cinoxacin?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems.

Cinoxacin overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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