May 17, 2010
Review Neggram.Neggram for the treatment urinary tract infections
Categories: review med
Neggram
Treats urinary tract infections that are caused by bacteria. Neggram is a quinolone antibiotic.
Neggram is used for the treatment of both acute and chronic
urinary tract infections.
Neggram (generic name: Nalidixic acid; brand names include:
Wintomylon , Uriben, WIN-18320 , Nalidix , Mictral , Negram)
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When Neggram Should Not Be Used :
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to
nalidixic acid or other quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin ,
gatifloxacin , levofloxacin , Ciloxan®, Cipro ®, Levaquin®, or Tequin ®. You
should not use this medicine if you have porphyria or a seizure disorder,
or if you are breast feeding. You should not use this medicine if you
are using cancer medicine such as melphalan or other similar medicines.
Do not give this medicine to a child under 3 months of age.
How to Use Neggram:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of
this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use
it more often than your doctor tells you to. - Drink extra fluids so you will pass
more urine while you are using this medicine. This will keep your
kidneys working well and help prevent kidney problems. - You may take this medicine with or without food.
- Keep using this medicine for the full
treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too
soon.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as
you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to
use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine
to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Neggram:
- Store Neggram in a closed
container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct
light. - Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health
caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine
after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw
away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. - Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with
anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine,
including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are
also using steroid medicine such as cortisone , dexamethasone ,
prednisone , prednisolone , or Medrol ®. - Make sure your doctor knows if you are
also using cyclosporine ( Sandimmune ®, Neoral ®), probenecid
( Benemid ®), theophylline , or a blood thinner such as warfarin
( Coumadin ®). - Make sure your doctor knows if you are
using medicines to treat infections such as chloramphenicol ,
erythromycin (Ery-tab®,) nitrofurantoin , or tetracycline . Tell your
doctor if you are using medicine for depression such as
amitriptyline , imipramine, Norpramin®, or Vivactil®. - Tell your doctor if you are also using
didanosine ( Videx ®), sucralfate (Carafate®), antacids that contain
magnesium or aluminum (such as Maalox®), or multivitamins with iron
or zinc . You should take these medicines at least 2 hours before or
2 hours after you take nalidixic acid. - Make sure your doctor knows if you are
using medicines to treat abnormal heart rhythm such as amiodarone
( Cordarone ®), bretylium, disopyramide (Norpace®), quinidine
(Cardioquin®, Quinaglute®, Quinidex®), ibutilide (Corvert®),
procainamide (Procan®, Pronestyl®), Procanbid®, or sotalol
(Betapace®). - Avoid caffeine (coffee, soda,
chocolate) while you are using this medicine. Nalidixic acid may
cause caffeine to stay in your body longer than usual.
Warnings While Using Neggram:
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are
pregnant or breast feeding. - Make sure your doctor knows if you
have a brain disease, heart disease, kidney disease, or liver
disease. - Neggram may make you dizzy.
Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be
dangerous if you are not alert. - Your doctor will need to check your
blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine.
Be sure to keep all appointments. - If you have severe diarrhea, ask your
doctor before taking any medicine to stop the diarrhea. - Neggram may make your skin more
sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid
sunlamps and tanning beds. - Make sure any doctor or dentist who
treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may
affect the results of certain medical tests. - Your doctor will need to check your
progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be
sure to keep all appointments. - Use Neggram only to treat the
infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this
medicine for any infection that has not been checked by your doctor. - Your tendons may be more easily
injured while you are using this medicine. This risk of tendon
injury may be greater in children. Call your doctor if you have pain
or swelling in your knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist.
You may need to stop using this medicine. - If you have a tendon injury while
using this medicine, avoid exercising until after you have finished
the medicine.
Possible Side Effects While Using Neggram:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives,
swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth
or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. - Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in
your hands, legs, arms, or feet. - Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash.
- Drowsiness, headache, or dizziness.
- Diarrhea, stomach pain, or bloody
stools. - Tremors or seizures.
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or
weakness. - Yellowing of your skin or the whites
of your eyes.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your
doctor:
- Blurred vision, eyes more sensitive to
light. - Mild joint pain or stiffness in your
joint. - Feeling nervous, restless, anxious, or
agitated. - Mild nausea or vomiting.
