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CINOXACIN


Brand & Generic Names

Cinobac


Basic Information

  • Habit forming? No
  • Prescription needed? Yes
  • Available as generic? No
  • Drug class: Anti-infective (urinary)

Uses

    Treatment for urinary-tract infections.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Capsules--Swallow with food or milk to lessen stomach irritation. If you can't swallow whole, open capsule and take with liquid or food.

When to take:
At the same times each day.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Destroys bacteria susceptible to cinoxacin.

Time lapse before drug works:
1 to 2 weeks.

Don't take with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.


Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
Lethargy, stomach upset, behavioral changes, convulsions and stupor.

WHAT TO DO:

  • Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
  • If patient is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to- mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make patient vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take patient to nearest emergency facility.
  • See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

    Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency itching, faintness treatment immediately. soon after a dose (anaphylaxis).

Common:

    Rash, itch; decreased, blurred or double vision; halos around lights or excess brightness; changes in color vision; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Infrequent:

    Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in ears, insomnia, appetite loss.

Rare:

    Severe stomach pain, seizures, psychosis, joint pain, numbness or tingling in hands or feet (infants and children).

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:

  • You are allergic to cinoxacin or nalidixic acid.
  • You have a seizure disorder (epilepsy, convulsions).

Before you start, consult your doctor:

  • If you plan to become pregnant during medication period.
  • If you have or have had kidney or liver disease.
  • If you have impaired circulation to the brain (hardened arteries).

Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe than in younger persons.

Pregnancy:
Risk to unborn child outweighs drug benefits. Don't use, especially during first 3 months.

Breast-feeding:
Unknown effect. Avoid drug or discontinue nursing until you finish medicine. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.

Infants & children:
Don't give to infants younger than 3 months.

Prolonged use:
Talk to your doctor about the need for follow-up medical examinations or laboratory studies to check kidney function, liver function.

Skin & sunlight:

  • May cause sunlight to hurt eyes.
  • May cause rash or intensify sunburn in areas exposed to sun or sunlamp.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Avoid if you feel drowsy, dizzy or have vision problems. Otherwise, no problems expected.

Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses of other drugs may also require adjustment.

Others:
May interfere with the accuracy of some medical tests.


Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------ -----------------------
Probenecid Decreased elimination.


Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH COMBINED EFFECT
--------------- ---------------
Alcohol: Impaired alertness, judgment and
coordination.
Beverages: None expected.
Cocaine: Impaired judgment and coordination.
Foods: None expected.
Marijuana: Impaired alertness, judgment and
coordination.
Tobacco: None expected.



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