Nalidixic Acid (Systemic)

Brand Names : NegGram

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Skin rash

Less common

Blurred or decreased vision; change in color vision; confusion; double vision; halos around lights; lightheadedness; overbright appearance of lights; restlessness; tremor

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain (severe); blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin and mucous membranes; bulging of fontanel (soft spot) on top of head of an infant; burning or tingling skin sensation; changes in facial skin color; chills; convulsions (seizures); dark or amber urine; diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody; fever; general feeling of discomfort or illness; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); headache (severe); hives; hoarseness; increased frequency of breathing; itching; joint pain, stiffness, or swelling; mood or other mental changes; nausea or vomiting; pale skin; pale stools; red skin lesions, often with a purple center; shortness of breath; sore throat; sudden trouble in swallowing or breathing; swelling of face, mouth, hands, or feet; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; visual changes; yellow eyes or skin

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Diarrhea; dizziness; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; drowsiness; headache; stomach pain; weakness

Less common

Increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.