Cinoxacin (Cinoxacin)
Overview of Cinoxacin
Cinoxacin is an antibacterial quinolone. Cinoxacin is similar in structure and function to nalidixic acid. Because of its relatively weak antibacterial activity, it was useful only for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Cinoxacin is rarely used now, have been made obsolete by the more efficacious flourinated quinolones.
Indication of Cinoxacin
Cinoxacin is primarily indicated in conditions like Cystitis, Pyelitis, Pyelonephritis, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Cinoxacin
Cinoxacin is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Cinoxacin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cinoxacin, which give rise to further complications include Epidermal necrolysis, Epidermal necrolysis.,Cinoxacin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactoid reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cinoxacin therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cinoxacin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Tinnitus, Skin rashes, Confusion, Elevation of liver enzymes, Raised serum creatinine, Increased intracranial pressure, Raised blood urea nitrogen, Hepatic damage, Confusion, nervousness, Nervousness, Skin rashes, dizziness, Tendon damage.
Precautions of Cinoxacin
Cinoxacin should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney or liver disease or any allergy especially to antibiotics. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.