Oxolinic Acid (Oxolinic Acid)
Overview of Oxolinic Acid
Oxolinic Acid belongs to quinolone antibiotics. itsimilar in structure and function to nalidixic acid, used as an urinary antiseptic for treatment of urinary infections. May cause CNS stimulation and GI upset. Should not be given in epilepsy.
Indication of Oxolinic Acid
Oxolinic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Cerebro-vascular insufficiency, Diabetic nephropathy, Peripheral vascular disease, Sickle cell disease.
Contraindication of Oxolinic Acid
Oxolinic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Oxolinic Acid
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxolinic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Diarrhea, CNS effects.
Precautions of Oxolinic Acid
Caution should be used in patients with renal insufficiency.Patients should be advised that quinolones may be associated with hypersensitivity reactions, even following a single dose, and to discontinue the drug at the first sign of a skin rash or other allergic reactions.