Generic Name
Nalidixic AcidPacks Price
- Susp 250 mg/5 ml60 ml: 27.08: 31.86
- Tab 500 mg 30: 90.10: 106.00
Nalidix
Therapeutic Group
Urologicals, Anti-infectivesIndication Dosage
Nalidixic Acid is a medication primarily prescribed to treat urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as quinolones and works by inhibiting the growth and spread of bacteria responsible for these infections. This medication is commonly utilized when other, less potent antibiotics have proven ineffective or when the specific bacteria involved are known to be susceptible to Nalidixic Acid.
Urinary Tract Infections:
- Adults: Acute Infections; 1 Gm Four Times Daily For Min 7 Day. Chronic Infections; 500 Mg Four Times Daily
- Children 3 Months-12 Yrs: 12.5 Mg/kg 4 Times Daily For 7 Days, Reduced To 7.5 Mg/kg 4 Times Daily In Prolonged Therapy Or 15 Mg/kg Twice Daily For Prophylaxis;
- 12-18 Yrs: 900 Mg 4 Times Daily For 7 Days, Reduced In Chronic Infections To 600 Mg 4 Times Daily.
Gastro-intestinal Infections Due To Gram-negative Organisms:
- Adult: 500 Mg-1 Gm Four Times Daily.
Content
- Susp: Per 5 ml: Nalidixic Acid 250mg.
- Tab 500mg: Nalidixic Acid 500mg.
- Cap Let 1gm: Nalidixic Acid 1gm.
Pregnancy
No Evidence Of Risk In Humans
Stability
- Quinolone
Contra Indications
- Acute Porphyrias, Avoid In Risk Factor For Qt Interval Prolongation Such As; Acute Myocardial Infarction, Bradycardia, Congenital Long Qt Syndrome, Electrolyte Disturbances, Heart Failure With Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction And History Of Symptomatic Arrhythmias,
Precautions
- Acute Porphyrias, Avoid In Risk Factor For Qt Interval Prolongation Such As; Acute Myocardial Infarction, Bradycardia, Congenital Long Qt Syndrome, Electrolyte Disturbances, Heart Failure With Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction And History Of Symptomatic Arrhythmias,
Lactation
- Avoid. Risk to Infant Very Small
Side Effects
- Cranial Nerve Palsy
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Toxic Psychosis
- Gi
- Cns And Visual Disturbances
- Rash-es
- Blood Dyscrasias
- Convulsions
- Photosensitivity.
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Author
Shahid Arif