Antimicrobials
Norfloxacin

Norfloxacin

Restricted

High
Moderate
N*****

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

Uncomplicated UTI.

Monitor QTc in patients with increased risk

Same as quinolones

  • Other QTc prolonging agents.
  • Divalent cations - Decreased absoprtion.
  • Methadone - Increased seizures.
  • Thyroid replacement - Decreases T.
  • Warfarin - Increased INR.

Antimicrobial class: Fluoroquinolone

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 4 hours

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic