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Bifucil medicine contains the main ingredient Levofloxacin, which is indicated in the treatment of respiratory and urinary tract infections and for the prevention and treatment of Anthrax.
1. What is Bifucil?
Bifucil belongs to the group of antiparasitic, anti-infective, antiviral and antifungal drugs. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, a box of 1 blister × 10 tablets and a box of 5 blisters × 10 tablets.
Each Bifucil 500mg tablet contains the following active ingredients:
Levofloxacin 500mg. Excipients 1 capsule.
2. What does Bifucil do?
Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. This is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against many strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. However, Levofloxacin is not effective in killing the virus.Bifucil is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of pneumonia. Prostatitis; Pyelonephritis ; Urinary tract infections; Treatment of skin and tissue infections. Prophylaxis as well as thorough treatment of Anthrax. Patients who cannot use other alternative drugs to treat acute sinusitis or exacerbation of chronic bronchitis will be prescribed Bifucil.
3. Usage and dosage of Bifucil
Bifucil is used in the following way:
Bifucil is used orally, quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Taking Bifucil before or after eating does not affect the effect of the drug. To avoid stomach irritation, you should take Bifucil after eating. To avoid affecting the effect of the drug, you should not break or crush Bifucil tablets. Reference dosage of Bifucil:
Treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: Use 1 tablet/day with a course of 7 days. Community-acquired pneumonia: Take 1 capsule/time, 1-2 times/day. Use for 7-14 days. Skin and tissue infections: Take Bifucil tablets 500mg - 750mg/day. Use for 7-14 days. Treatment of urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis and nephritis: Take 250mg/time/day. Use from 3 to 10 days. Prevention and treatment of Anthrax: Take Bifucil 500mg/day. Use for 8 weeks. Prostatitis: 500mg intravenous infusion/day. Infuse for a few days, then can be switched to oral medication. How to handle missed dose, Bifucil overdose:
Missed dose of Bifucil: Skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose, as an overdose may occur. Should be taken regularly, at the same time to reduce drug resistance. Overdose of Bifucil: If there is an abnormality when taking Bifucil, including symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, seizures, it is necessary to immediately notify the treating doctor or take the patient to a medical facility. nearest to be treated promptly.
4. Contraindications to the use of Bifucil
Do not use Bifucil in the following cases:
The patient has a history of epilepsy. People with G6PD deficiency. Patients with a history of tendinitis caused by the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Children under 18 years old should not use Bifucil because it can cause cartilage degeneration. Do not use during pregnancy and lactation, because the drug can cross the placental barrier and be excreted in breast milk. Patients with hypersensitivity to penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics. Hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of Bifucil is not indicated.
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Bifucil
You may experience some side effects when using Bifucil as follows:
Common side effects:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation and indigestion. Increase liver enzymes. Insomnia with headache. Irritation at injection site, itching, skin rash. Uncommon side effects of Bifucil:
The drug can cause nervousness, agitation and anxiety. Hyperbilirubinemia. Vaginal infections, genital candidiasis. Rare side effects:
Increase or decrease in blood pressure, arrhythmia. Pseudomembranous colitis; Gastritis; Tongue swelling. Musculoskeletal pain, osteomyelitis and Achilles tendonitis. Seizures; Depression and mental disorders. Anaphylactic shock; Stevens-Johnson syndrome ; Lyell's syndrome.
6. Drug interactions
Do not use Bifucil with anticoagulants at the same time because it will increase the effect of these drugs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aspirin, Diclofenac and Paracetamol, ... should not be used with Bifucil because of the increased risk of central nervous system irritation and convulsions. When using Bifucil with insulin and other hypoglycemic agents, it is necessary to have a doctor's close supervision. Antacids, sucralfates, ions, metals, and Multivitamins can reduce the absorption of Bifucil when taken together. Therefore, take Bifucil about 2 hours before or after taking these medications. Bifucil should be used with caution in people with myasthenia gravis, epilepsy... because the drug can make the condition worse.
7. Note when using the drug and how to store Bifucil
Note when using Bifucil:
Pregnant women and nursing mothers need to carefully weigh the benefits and risks when using the drug. Bifucil has the ability to distribute into breast milk, causing damage to joint cartilage in young children. Therefore, the drug should not be used by lactating women. People who drive and operate machinery may experience some side effects such as headache, dizziness, anxiety, restlessness, etc. Therefore, Bifucil should not be used while driving or operating machinery. Bifucil should be used with caution for people over 65 years of age, corticosteroid users because it can cause tendonitis. Be careful with people with diabetes because Bifucil can cause blood sugar disturbances. Read the instructions carefully before using the medicine. Bifucil is only available with a prescription from a doctor. You must notify your doctor if you have an unusual reaction during the use of Bifucil. Bifucil storage conditions:
Store Bifucil in a cool, dry place, the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius and avoid direct sunlight on the medicine. Keep Bifucil out of the reach of children. Above is information about Bifucil drug, patients need to consult their doctor, carefully read the instructions for use before using the drug. When the medicine is no longer in use, you need to collect and dispose of it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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