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Uses of Eucinat 500 drug is to kill a number of pathogenic bacteria in the respiratory, genital and urinary systems... Especially the drug works on both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria capable of secreting secretions. Beta - Lactamase.
1. What is Eucinat 500?
Eucinat 500 contains the main ingredient is Cefuroxime axetil and other active ingredients and excipients with just enough drug content provided by the manufacturer.
The drug is manufactured by CPDP Euvipharm Company - Vietnam.
2. What are the effects of Eucinat 500?
Uses of Eucinat 500 drug is to kill a number of pathogenic bacteria in the respiratory, genital and urinary systems... Especially the drug works on both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria capable of secreting secretions. Beta - Lactamase.
With the above effect, Eucinat 500 is indicated to treat some of the following diseases:
Lower respiratory tract infections such as acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia; Upper respiratory tract infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis; Genitourinary tract infections: Cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, skin and soft tissue infections such as impetigo and boils; Gonorrhea, acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis. However, Eucinat 500 should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to Cefuroxime or other Cephalosporin antibiotics.
3 Dosage and how to use Eucinat 500
3.1. Dosage of Eucinat 500 Eucinat 500 is used orally, with reference doses as follows:
For female patients with gonorrhea: Take a single dose of 1g; Patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections: Take every 12 hours, from 125 to 250mg each time; People with early stage Lyme disease: Dose 500mg / day divided into 2 times. Drink within 20 days. Patients with respiratory tract infections: Take 1 dose every 12 hours, from 250mg to 500mg each time. Eucinat 500 in the form of film-coated tablets is not usually used in children because of the difficulty of dose division. It is more appropriate to use the oral suspension form for children instead.
3.2. How to take Eucinat 500 Tablets Eucinat 500 should not be crushed into powder to divide the dose because it may affect the absorption of the drug.
Patients need to build a reasonable diet, full of nutrients during treatment with Eucinat 500 to have the best condition, contribute to repelling diseases quickly.
4. Eucinat 500 . side effects
In general, the side effects of Eucinat 500 are mild and last only a short time. Some side effects include:
Gastrointestinal disturbances, including diarrhea, nausea and vomiting; Similar to other broad-spectrum antibiotics, Eucinat 500 can also cause pseudomembranous colitis; Increased eosinophils and liver enzymes have been reported during treatment with Cefuroxime axetil; A positive Coombs reaction has also been reported.
5. Eucinat 500 . drug interactions
Eucinat 500 can inhibit the synthesis of vitamin K, thereby prolonging the prothrombin time. Therefore, vitamin K prophylaxis is recommended during long-term treatment with cefalosporin antibiotics. Drugs that reduce gastric acidity may lead to decreased bioavailability of Eucinat 500; Probenecid delays the elimination of the active substance Cefuroxime axetil.
6. Note when using and storing Eucinat 500
Note when using Eucinat 500: Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use before taking Eucinat 500; Check the production date and expiry date of Eucinat 500 before taking it; Do not use Eucinat 500 when you observe that the tablet is moldy, moldy or discolored; Patients who are taking diuretics need to be monitored further when they want to be treated with Eucinat 500; For pregnant women, because safety and effectiveness in these subjects have not been established, it is necessary to carefully weigh the benefits and risks before using the drug; Breastfeeding women can use Eucinat 500 antibiotic when absolutely necessary and only if prescribed by a doctor. Storing Eucinat 500: The most suitable storage temperature for Eucinat 500 is below 30 degrees Celsius and the ideal humidity is below 70%; Avoid leaving Eucinat 500 tablets in humid places such as bathrooms, direct sunlight on the medicine; It is best to keep Eucinat 500 in the family medicine cabinet and out of the reach of children. Above is information about uses, dosage and usage of Eucinat 500. All information above is for reference only. If necessary, the patient should consult a doctor or pharmacist for the right dose and the best effect for his or her health condition.
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