Nordys TZ Tablet 10's
About Nordys TZ Tablet 10's
Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is an antibiotic medication primarily used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and stomach infections. Dysentery is an intestinal infection generally lasting for three to seven days, causing severe diarrhoea with blood. Diarrhoea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhoea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhoea lasts four weeks.
Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics, Norfloxacin and Tinidazole, primarily taken to treat diarrhoea, dysentery, and severe stomach infections. Norfloxacin helps by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and hence killing the bacteria. Tinidazole kills parasites that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Both of them help effectively treat the infection by killing the bacteria as they are bactericidal in nature.
Nordys TZ Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food. For best results, take Nordys TZ Tablet 10's as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Like all medicines, Nordys TZ Tablet 10's may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some side effects of Nordys TZ Tablet 10's include nausea, dryness of mouth, stomach upset, headache. Most of these side effects of Nordys TZ Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Nordys TZ Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Nordys TZ Tablet 10's, tinidazole, norfloxacin, or any of its ingredients as it can lead to abnormal neurological signs (such as dizziness, vertigo, difficulty in controlling movements). Norfloxacin present in Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Nordys TZ Tablet 10's. In patients having myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Nordys TZ Tablet 10's should not be taken as it is known to worsen your condition further. Nordys TZ Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Diarrhoea can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids. If you have constipation or have blood in stools, do not take Nordys TZ Tablet 10's. Consumption of alcohol, along with Nordys TZ Tablet 10's, can cause stomach irritation and increased drowsiness.
Uses of Nordys TZ Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is primarily used to treat dysentery, diarrhoea, and upset stomach. Additionally, when Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is taken as a course, as directed by a doctor, it helps eradicate and prevent the return of infections caused due to microorganisms responsible for digestive tract infections. It is a combination of two antibiotics, norfloxacin, and tinidazole. Nordys TZ Tablet 10's plays a vital role in treating diarrhoea and dysentery. Norfloxacin helps by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and hence killing the bacteria. Tinidazole kills parasites that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Both of them help effectively treat the infection by killing the bacteria as they are bactericidal in nature.
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Side Effects of Nordys TZ Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Do not take Nordys TZ Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Nordys TZ Tablet 10's, tinidazole, norfloxacin, or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problem, any neurologic problem, Norfloxacin present in Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Nordys TZ Tablet 10's. In patients having myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Nordys TZ Tablet 10's should not be taken as it is known to worsen your condition further. Nordys TZ Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Diarrhoea can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids. If you have constipation or have blood in stools, do not take Nordys TZ Tablet 10's. Consumption of alcohol, along with Nordys TZ Tablet 10's, can cause stomach irritation and increased drowsiness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Nordys TZ Tablet 10's may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), anti-coagulant/blood thinner (warfarin), anti-gout (probenecid), antibiotic (azithromycin, sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim, amoxicillin, metronidazole, nitrofurantoin, erythromycin), calcium supplements (calcium/vitamin D), antidiabetics (Glyburide), antiepileptics (Phenobarbital, Phenytoin) and live vaccines (cholera, typhoid).
Drug-Food Interaction: Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is known to interact with multivitamins, caffeine, dairy products, multi-minerals.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Nordys TZ Tablet 10's is known to interact if taken along with colitis (inflammation of the colon), CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney or liver problems, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage of brain), QT interval prolongation, history of tendon rupture, neurological disorders, blood dyscrasia (abnormal disease of blood).
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You must avoid being in the sunlight for too long as Nordys TZ Tablet 10's may make you more sensitive to the sun.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Dysentery: Dysentry is mostly caused by bacterial intestinal infection by the bacteria Shigella, in which there is inflammation in the intestine, particularly the colon. It generally lasts for three to seven days, causing severe diarrhoea with blood.
Diarrhoea: It is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhoea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhoea lasts four weeks.
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.