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Fetnal 500 medicine has the main active ingredient is Cefuroxime and other excipients in a sufficient amount. This is an antibiotic that is effective against parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi.
1. What is Fetnal 500mg?
Fetnal medicine 500mg has the main active ingredient is Cefuroxime in the form of Cefuroxim axetil with the content of 500mg and other excipients in sufficient quantity. This is an antibiotic with anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal effects. The dosage form is a film-coated tablet, a box of 1 blister, each blister contains 10 tablets.
2. What diseases does Fetnal 500mg treat?
Lower respiratory tract infections such as acute and chronic bronchitis pneumonia; Upper respiratory tract infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, urinary-genital system infections such as pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis; Skin and soft tissue infections such as pustules, impetigo. In addition, the drug Fetnal 500mg also treats the early stage of Lyme disease with evidence of erythema multiforme caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
3. Usage and dosage of Fetnal 500mg
3.1. How to take Fetnal 500mg
Fetnal 500mg is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, suitable for oral use. You should take the medicine with meals.
3.2. Dosage of the drug Fetnal 500mg
The usual average treatment dose is 7 days.
For adults:
Treatment of bronchitis, secondary bacterial infections or in uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections: Take 250 - 500mg every 12 hours. Treatment of pharyngitis, maxillary sinusitis, tonsillitis: Take 250mg, every 12 hours. Treatment of uncomplicated cervical, uncomplicated urethral and rectal gonorrhea in women: Take a single dose of 1g. Treatment of newly acquired Lyme disease: Take 500mg, 2 times a day. For children:
Treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis: Take 250mg/day. Treatment of otitis media, impetigo: Take 250mg / time, 2 times a day. Or use the medicine as directed by the treating doctor. 3.3. In case of missed dose/overdosage
In case of missed dose: Take that dose as soon as you remember, if you have missed a dose for too long, skip the missed dose, take only the next dose, do not take the medicine in a hurry. double dose to make up for the missed dose.
In case of overdose: When there is an overdose of Fetnal 500 mg, it is necessary to immediately notify the treating doctor and take the patient to the nearest medical facility for timely handling.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Fetnal 500mg
Common undesirable effects such as loose stools, skin rash. Uncommon side effects such as anaphylaxis, Candida infection; eosinophilia, leukopenia, positive Coombs test; nausea, vomiting; hives, itching on the skin; increase in serum creatinine. Rare side effects such as fever; hemolytic anemia ; pseudomembranous colitis; erythema multiforme, Steven - Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis; jaundice, cholestasis, slight increase in AST and ALT indicators; nephrotoxicity with temporary increase in blood urea, increase in blood creatinine index, interstitial nephritis; convulsions (if high dose and renal failure), headache, agitation; athritis.
5. Interactions of drugs Fetnal 500mg
Ranitidine with sodium bicarbonate reduces the bioavailability of Fetnal 500mg. Fetnal 500mg should be taken at least 2 hours after antacids or H2 blockers, as these can increase gastric pH. Increased effect: High doses of probenecid reduce renal clearance of active cefuroxime, resulting in higher and more prolonged plasma concentrations of cefuroxime. Increased toxicity: Aminoglycosides increase the potential for nephrotoxicity.
6. Some notes when using Fetnal 500mg
Contraindications of the drug Fetnal 500mg
People with sensitivities or hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. People with a history of antibiotic allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics. Note when using Fetnal 500mg:
Before starting treatment with Fetnal 500mg, it is necessary to carefully investigate the patient's history of allergy to Cephalosporin antibiotics, Penicillin or other drugs. With the active substance Cefuroxime, cross-hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins have a low rate. Although the active ingredient Cefuroxime rarely causes changes in renal function, it is still advisable to monitor the kidneys during treatment with Cefuroxime, especially in critically ill patients receiving the maximum dose. Concomitant use of potent diuretics with potent diuretics should be used with caution in patients because of the potential for adverse effects on renal function. Long-term use of Fetnal 500mg may cause overgrowth of non-susceptible strains. If you have a serious superinfection, you must stop using the drug during treatment. Extreme caution should be exercised when prescribing Fetnal 500mg to people with gastrointestinal disease, especially inflammatory bowel disease. Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of Aminoglycoside and Cephalosporin antibiotics. Elderly people do not need to be cautious when using Fetnal 500mg, especially when taking no more than the usual maximum dose of 1g per day. Use in pregnant or lactating women
Pregnant women: Cephalosporin antibiotics are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. However, close studies on pregnant women are still incomplete, so treatment with drugs for pregnant women only if absolutely necessary. Lactation: Cefuroxime is excreted in breast milk at low concentrations, but should be concerned when children have diarrhea, thrush and rash. Using drugs for drivers and operating machines:
Fetnal 500mg drug is safe for people who are operating machinery or driving vehicles. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Fetnal 500mg. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Fetnal 500mg exactly as directed by your doctor.
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