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Fidaxomicin drug with the common name Fidaxomicin, is prepared in the form of tablets with a strength of 200mg. Medicines used to treat intestinal disorders.
1. What is the effect of Fidaxomicin?
Fidaxomicin is used to treat a serious intestinal condition (diarrhea caused by C.Difficile) caused by certain types of bacteria. This condition can occur after taking antibiotics. Symptoms include: Persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, and blood and mucus in your stools. Fidaxomicin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of this bacteria. This antibiotic works in the gut and is not absorbed by your body. Fidaxomicin is not effective for other infections, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or abuse of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness.
2. How to use Fidaxomicin
Read the instructions for use carefully before you start using fidaxomicin and each time you get a refill. Contact your doctor and pharmacist for drug information. Take this medication by mouth or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (12 hours apart). These antibiotics work best when taken in adequate doses and maintained consistently. You should take the medicine at the same time. Continue taking this medicine until the prescribed dose is finished and even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too soon can cause the infection to return.
Đọc kỹ hướng dẫn sử dụng trước khi bắt đầu sử dụng fidaxomicin và mỗi lần bạn được nạp thêm thuốc.
3. Side effects when using the drug Fidaxomicin
When using the drug may occur symptoms of nausea, vomiting or stomach pain, abdominal pain. Side effects and symptoms vary from person to person.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:
Black, bloody stools Vomiting that looks like coffee grounds Fever, chills, persistent sore throat Fatigue abnormal. Less serious allergic reactions include:
Rash, itching or swelling Dizziness Difficulty breathing. Side effects may not be fully listed. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
4. Precautions
Before taking fidaxomicin, tell your doctor or pharmacist:
You are allergic to any of the ingredients You are allergic to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin) You have any allergies Other Personal and family medical history All products being used (including quantities, names of drugs and herbal products). Pregnant and nursing women should be careful when using this antibiotic. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional side effects for pregnant and lactating women.
Trước khi dùng fidaxomicin, hãy nói cho bác sĩ hoặc dược sĩ biết bạn bị dị ứng với thành phần của thuốc.
5. Drug interactions
Using the medicine with other medicines may change the way the medicine works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about other products you are using, including the name and quantity of the medicine, to get the most out of this medicine. Do not start, stop, or change the dose without your doctor's approval.
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Reference source: Webmd.com
