Fluoroquinolones
Drug | Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|---|
Norfloxacin | Complicated urinary tract infections Bacterial infection of the prostate (prostatitis) Diarrhea due to certain bacteria | Gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea* Nausea Nervousness, tremors, and seizures Mood alterations, paranoia, confusion, tremors, hallucinations, and depression Inflammation or rupture of tendons Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Numbness in the hands or feet Muscle weakness |
* Almost any antibiotic can cause Clostridioides difficile–induced diarrhea | ||