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Dolisepin is prepared in the form of powder for injection used in the treatment of blood infections, bone infections... Dolisepin is a prescription drug, so it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's instructions when use.
1. Uses of Dolisepin
Dolisepin ingredient of the drug is Cefotaxime 2g, prepared in the form of powder for injection, each box contains 10 vials.
The drug is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to Cefotaxime, including brain abscess, bacteremia, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, typhoid, Intra-abdominal infection and infection prevention after prostate surgery including laparoscopic surgery, caesarean section....
The drug is used for both children and adults. However, it is necessary to have a prescription from a specialist doctor for each subject.
2. Dosage of Dolisepin
The dosage of the drug below is for reference only, you should not completely apply it, but need to be examined and advised by a doctor on dosage. Because the dose of the drug will depend on the age, medical condition, current health of each person.
Adults:
Uncomplicated infections 1 g/12 hours, IM or IV. Severe infections, meningitis 2 g/6 - 8 hours, IM or IV. Uncomplicated gonorrhea single dose of 1 g, IM injection. Prophylaxis of surgical infections 1 g, injected 30 minutes before surgery. Children:
Children 2 months or < 12 years old 50 mg - 150 mg/kg/day, divided into 3 - 4 times, IM or IV. Newborn > 7 days 75 - 150 mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times, IV injection. Premature infants & neonates < 7 days 50 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 doses, IV injection. Renal impairment ClCr < 10 mL: reduce dose by half. Pregnant women and people with liver and kidney failure need to be especially careful when using Dolisepin.
3. Side effects when taking Dolisepin
Cases of side effects while taking Dolisepin are usually not too many. However, you still need to carefully monitor your health, if you notice the following abnormal problems, you should contact your doctor to be checked:
Digestive: Diarrhea Headache, dizziness Heart arrhythmia Spot : Thrombophlebitis at the injection site, pain and inflammation at the site of intramuscular injection. To minimize the possible side effects when taking the drug, the patient should note some of the following issues:
People with a history of allergy to Cephalosporin, Penicillin or other drugs. If, during or after treatment, the patient experiences severe or prolonged diarrhea, it should be considered that the patient may have pseudomembranous colitis, which is a serious digestive disorder. Cefotaxime should be discontinued and replaced with a clinically effective antibiotic for C. Difficile colitis (eg Metronidazol, Vancomycin). People with kidney and liver problems Currently the safety of the drug has been determined in pregnant and lactating women. So be very careful.
4. Notes when taking Dolisepin
In order for the process of using the drug to be highly effective, patients should pay attention to some of the following drug problems:
Overdose treatment
In case of overdose, if it occurs in people with liver or kidney disease, it will be very dangerous. dangerous. At this time, it is necessary to bring the patient to a medical facility immediately for examination. If you take an overdose but you are still awake, you need to monitor your health more if there are any complications, you should contact a specialist. How to handle a missed dose
If you miss a dose in the last time, you can take it as soon as you remember it. If you have forgotten and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
Storage
Medicines need to be stored in a cool, dry place, because otherwise, it will directly affect the drug structure and the treatment process.
Hopefully, the above sharing will help patients better understand how to use Dolisepin as well as issues to be concerned about. When the drug is used in the right dose, the purpose will bring positive effects after a short time of use.
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