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To increase the effectiveness in the treatment of bacterial infections, doctors can use a combination of many antibiotics. Therefore, medicinal preparations are manufactured with ingredients that have already been combined with a number of specific antibiotic combinations for convenience in use, Apha bevagyl is also one of them. So what is Apha bevagyl and how does it treat it?
1. What is Apha bevagyl?
Apha bevagyl is a prescription drug that is used when prescribed by a doctor, used in the treatment of oral infections. The drug contains two main active ingredients, Metronidazol and Acetyl Spiramycin, with the content in each tablet respectively 125m, 100mg. Metronidazole is a synthetic 5-nitro-imidazole antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections through its ability to prevent the growth of certain parasites and bacteria. The antibacterial spectrum of metronidazole is quite wide, the drug can act on all anaerobic cocci, anaerobic Gram (+), Gram (-) spores. Therefore, it is often indicated in the treatment or prevention of postoperative infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, amoebiasis in and out of the intestines,...
Acetyl spiramycin ingredient in Apha-bevagyl is an antibiotic. The organism belongs to the group of macrolides that can act on a number of bacteria such as: Gram-positive cocci, some strains of Mycoplasma, Toxoplasma,... Therefore, the drug is often used to treat many types of infections, such as: : toxoplasmosis in pregnant women, pharyngitis, acute sinusitis, skin infections, oral infections, genital tract infections,...
2. What are the indications for the use of Apha bevagyl?
Uses of the drug Apha bevagyl is made up of the synergistic effect of 2 active ingredients. Some studies have also shown that the combination of metronidazole and spiramycin has a synergistic effect against anaerobic bacteria and may be effective against oral infections. Therefore, Apha-bevagyl is often used in the following cases:
Chronic, acute or recurrent oral infections. Tooth abscess Pericrotal inflammation Cellulitis around the jawbone. Periodontitis. Inflammation of the parotid gland. Inflammation under the jaw. Prophylaxis of oral infections after surgery.
3. How to use Apha-bevagyl?
Apha-bevagyl is a prescription drug, so you need to use it under the direction of your doctor. Depending on the location, the ability to tolerate the drug, the severity of the disease, the doctor may prescribe different doses.
Reference dosage for adults is 4-6 tablets per day, divided into 2-3 times a day. For children aged 10 to 15 years, use 3 times a day, 1 tablet each time, children from 5 to 10 years old use 2 times a day, 1 tablet each time.
How to take Apha-bevagyl is also relatively important to avoid some unwanted effects, it is best for patients to pay attention:
Take the drug with a glass of water during meals, take the whole tablet, do not chew, crush the medicine. Do not drink alcoholic beverages during treatment with the drug. Do not use the medicine for more than 2 weeks without a follow-up visit. Apha-bevagyl should not be used together with oral contraceptives because it makes the contraceptive ineffective. Avoid concomitant use with anticoagulants, especially warfarin. In addition, drugs can interact with some other drugs, so tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking for advice on the correct and safest way to take them. In case you forget to take a dose of Apha-bevagyl take it as soon as you remember, but if it is too close to your next dose, skip the dose and take your next dose as usual. Never take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If after using the drug you experience symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, metallic taste in your mouth, ataxia, dizziness, confusion, convulsions,... you may have overdosed. Alpha bevagyl drug. In this case, stop taking the drug and immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely symptomatic treatment and support.
4. In which case should Apha bevagyl not be used?
Like other drugs Apha bevagyl, there are some cases when you cannot or must be cautious when using it. If you are one of the cases listed below, tell your doctor before you are prescribed a treatment:
Do not use this medicine if:
If you have a history of allergy to Acetyl Spiramycin, Metronidazol or other drugs. production of Imidazol or with any other ingredient in Apha bevagyl. Women who are breast-feeding. Use with caution if there are conditions:
Suspected gastric ulcer, ileitis or chronic colitis. Have liver dysfunction
5. Undesirable effects of Apha bevagyl
In addition to the benefits from the use of Apha bevagyl, you may still experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Allergic reactions Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Dizziness facial, ataxia, paresthesia, peripheral neuritis Taste changes Metallic taste in the mouth Red-brown urine Convulsions To ensure the quality of the medicine, keep Apha bevagyl out of the reach of children em. Keep the medicine in a clean, dry place, not exposed to direct light
Apha bevagyl is a prescription drug used when prescribed by a doctor, used in the treatment of oral infections. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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