The most common cause of cystitis is microorganisms trapped in the bladder. Accordingly, the effectiveness of treatment will depend directly on the successful elimination of bacteria. Due to its therapeutic effect, 5-NOC in cystitis is still widely used, despite the appearance of newer drugs.
Often when treating infections of the urinary system, the question is which drug to choose - 5-NOC or Furadonin, which is better tolerated and acts better. In fact, for these drugs, the mechanism of action is similar, and they are used in similar situations. The difference lies in the different sensitivity of bacteria to active substances. It is believed that 5-NOC is not a new drug, and some microorganisms have already become resistant to it.
5-NOC - when and how to take?
Tablets from cystitis 5-NOC belong to the group of antimicrobial drugs. According to the instructions, 5-NOC tablets have a wide spectrum of action. The main active substance is nitroxoline. It shows its disastrous effect against most bacteria that can cause inflammation of the urinary system.
Among the indications for the use of 5-NOC is the following diseases and conditions:
- pyelonephritis;
- cystitis;
- urethritis;
- epididymitis;
- as a prophylaxis after carrying out invasive diagnostic methods (for example, after cystoscopy);
- after catheterization of the bladder ;
- after surgery on the organs involved in the process of urinary excretion.
Tell the doctor how to take the 5-NOC. He will select the dose needed to treat your condition, and determine the required frequency of reception. The standard dosage is 400 mg per day for at least two weeks. It is worth noting that one tablet contains 50 mg of active ingredient. Therefore, based on the required dose of the drug per day, you should take 8 tablets. And they should be divided into 4 receptions.
To prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections, the drug is taken for 2 weeks in one month, then take a break.
To increase the effectiveness of treatment, antimicrobial drugs are often taken in combination with plant and homeopathic remedies. For example, the combination of 5-NOC and Kanefron drugs is quite effective. In this case, these drugs are more complementary, and do not replace each other. It is proved that Kanefron is able to potentiate the antibacterial effect of 5-NOC.
5-NOC - in which cases can not be taken?
The drug is almost safe. Therefore, contraindications for the drug 5 nok not so much. With extreme caution apply the drug in the presence of cataracts. Since 5 nok can cause an even more intense clouding of the lens and thus contributes to the progression of the disease. It is also not recommended to use the drug in the following cases:
- chronic renal failure;
- chronic hepatic insufficiency;
- polyneuritis;
- deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
At pregnancy 5 it is forbidden to accept a nose. With lactation, 5-NOC treatment will also have a negative impact on the child's condition. Therefore, if urinary tract infections occur during pregnancy or during breastfeeding, it is better to replace this drug with another one. For example, Furadonin is considered harmless during pregnancy.
Side effects after using 5-NOC
Among the side effects of 5-NOC can cause the following symptoms:
- vomiting;
- nausea;
- an allergic rash and other manifestations of an allergic reaction to the drug;
- headache;
- polyneuropathy.
Also, while taking the drug, urine often gets a rich yellow or even orange color. This should not alarm you and cause panic.