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Norbit is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Norbit has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Norbit is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Norbit include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. While these are the most often observed Norbit side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Norbit normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Norbit has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Norbit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Norbit can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Norbit in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Norbit contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Norbit have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Norbit is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Norbit is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Norbit safe for pregnant women?
Norbit can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Norbit right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Norbit safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Norbit may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Norbit should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Norbit on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Norbit on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Norbit on the Liver?
Side effects of Norbit on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Norbit on the Heart?
Norbit is completely safe for the heart.
Norbit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Norbit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Norbit habit forming or addictive?
Norbit is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Norbit
Taking Norbit with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Norbit
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Norbit.
No, Norbit cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.
Norbit can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
Discontinuation of Norbit on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Norbit can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
Yes, Norbit and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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