Noroxin

Why should Noroxin not be prescribed?

You should not be using Noroxin if you are sensitive to it or to other drugs of the same type, such as Cipro, or if you have suffered tendon inflammation or tearing due to the use of such drugs. See "Special Warnings" section.

Special warnings about Noroxin

Noroxin is not recommended for:

Children (under the age of 18)
Nursing mothers
Pregnant women

People with disorders such as epilepsy, severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, and other conditions that might lead to seizures should use Noroxin cautiously. There have been reports of convulsions in some people taking Noroxin.

Use Noroxin with caution if you suffer from the disease Myasthenia gravis. Noroxin may cause life-threatening respiratory problems under these circumstances.

If you develop diarrhea, tell your doctor. It could be a symptom of a potentially serious intestinal inflammation.

Some people taking drugs chemically similar to Noroxin have experienced severe, sometimes fatal reactions, occasionally after only one dose. These reactions may include: Confusion, convulsions, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, heart collapse, hives, increased pressure in the head, itching, light-headedness, loss of consciousness, psychosis, rash, restlessness, shock, swelling in the face or throat, tingling, tremors.

If you experience any of these reactions you should immediately stop taking Noroxin and seek medical help.

There is a small chance that Noroxin may weaken the muscle tendons in your shoulder, hand, or heel, causing them to tear. Should this happen, surgery or at least a long period of disability would be in store. If you feel any pain, inflammation, or tearing, stop taking this drug immediately and call your doctor. Rest and avoid exercise until the doctor is certain the tendons are intact.

In rare cases, people taking Noroxin have developed an irregular hearbeat. Although it is unknown if Noroxin was definitely the cause, you should still use the drug with caution if you have low potassium levels, a slow heartbeat, or take drugs to control your heartbeat.