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Bactamox is an antibiotic indicated in the treatment of mild to severe bacterial infections. Bactamox 375 is used quite a lot in prescriptions, drugs in the form of packets of nuggets for oral administration. How does Bactamox work, how to use it and what should be noted when using it?1. Uses of Bactamox 375
Bactamox is one of the penicillin group of antibiotics, containing amoxicillin, widely used in the treatment of infectious diseases caused by susceptible bacteria.The main active ingredients in Bactamox are amoxicillin and sulbactam. Thanks to that, the drug has a broad bactericidal spectrum, effective against many different types of bacteria including gram-negative, gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria.
Bactamox has many forms of medicine with different concentrations suitable for different subjects and ages, including bactamox 375, a drug in the form of oral granules, canned with 12 packs, each pack contains 1.2g of medicine.
Uses of bactamox 375: The drug is used to treat infections including:
Bactamox is very effective in treating lower respiratory tract infections, commonly bronchitis, pneumonia. The drug is effective in both acute and chronic inflammation. Genitourinary tract infections such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis or infections of the male and female genitals. Infections in the ear, nose and throat (tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis...). The drug also works to treat infections on soft tissue skin (abscesses, boils, local infections on open wounds...), infections caused by abortion, postpartum sepsis, or other infections. bacteria in the abdomen... Bactamox is contraindicated with:
People with a history of allergy to any ingredient of the drug. Patients with jaundice, liver failure, kidney failure and people with Crohn's disease. People who are diagnosed with antibiotic-associated colitis, ulcerative colitis.
2. How to use Bactamox and dosage
Dosage of Bactamox 375:
For adults: take 1 pack/time, 3 times a day.
For children over 40kg in weight, the dose is the same as for adults.
For children under 40kg:
In case of moderate and mild infections: dose calculated according to body weight 20mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times a day when taken orally. In case of severe infection, the dose should be increased to 40mg/kg/day, also divided into 3 small doses and used in a row for 5 days, the disease will be relieved quickly. The drug is well absorbed orally, stable to the stomach, so it has a good effect before or after meals. Note, for maximum absorption of Bactamox, the drug should be mixed with filtered water, fruit juice or milk.
3. Bactamox 375 . side effects
Based on clinical frequency, side effects of Bactamox 375 are divided into 3 main groups: common, uncommon and rare.
Common side effects: gastrointestinal disturbances causing diarrhea, rash appears with itching.
Uncommon side effects: patients may have hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, rash, vomiting, nausea, eosinophilia...
Anaphylaxis rarely occurs. In addition, some rare undesirable effects in people taking bactamox drugs such as quincke edema, hemolytic anemia, erythema, exfoliative dermatitis, pseudomembranous colitis, skin necrosis, leukopenia. ..
4. Notes when using Bactamox 375
In order to limit unwanted effects when using Bactamox, it is necessary to note a few things:
Bactamox is an antibiotic, so it should not be used for a long time. Continuous long-term use will cause resistance similar to other antibiotics, and prolong blood clotting time and bleeding. High doses can cause drug toxicity. Take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor and medical staff. Do not arbitrarily change the dose increase or decrease without consulting professionals. Although the drug rarely causes serious side effects, patients still need to be monitored throughout the course of medication. Amoxicillin can cross the placenta. There are a few studies that have shown cases of anaphylaxis and even death in patients taking penicillin antibiotics, so caution should be taken when using the drug. Amoxicillin and both sulbactam are excreted in human milk. Therefore, caution must be exercised in patients who are breast-feeding. In case Bactamox is required, consult your doctor for specific instructions and reasonable dosage adjustment. When conducting studies on rats during reproduction, experts concluded that taking bactamox during pregnancy did not cause birth defects in the offspring after birth. However, it is still necessary to consult a doctor when taking the drug if the patient is pregnant, especially during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Bactamox drug does not affect the operation of machines or people who have to drive, so it is completely possible to prescribe the drug for these cases. Some drugs and drug groups can increase the risk of side effects or decrease the effectiveness of bactamox: oral contraceptives, probenecid, allopurinol, tetracyclines, macrolides... Cholestatic jaundice due to drug use can be reversed. recovered, resolved spontaneously 6 weeks after discontinuation of treatment. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Never take a dose after double the dose to make up for the missed dose. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as usual.
When Bactamox overdose, it is necessary to stop using the drug immediately, and at the same time contact a specialist doctor or immediately go to the nearest medical facility when there are unusual symptoms. In fact, it has been found that Bactamox 375 rarely causes side effects due to too much. Cases of patients with serious reactions due to drug overdose are mainly seen in people with a predisposition to hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. There is still a risk of drug shock or drug poisoning.
Hope the above article has provided readers with basic knowledge about Bactamox 375. Please learn carefully about the drug before using, consult a specialist to avoid using the wrong medicine, Not only do not achieve the effective treatment but also cause unwanted effects, seriously affecting health.
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