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Fimadro 500mg is a drug belonging to the first generation Cephalosporin antibiotic group. With the main ingredient being Cefadroxil 500mg, the drug is effective in the treatment of respiratory, urinary, bone, joint, skin and soft tissue infections.1. Effects of Fimadro 500mg
The active ingredient Cefadroxil in Fimadro 500mg has a bactericidal effect through inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Inhibition of bacterial cell wall through activation of enzymes that degrade the peptidoglycan components of the cell membrane are murein hydrolase and D-alanin-transpeptidase. Thus, Cefadroxil enhances hydrolysis, inhibits D-alanin-transpeptidase formation and prevents bacterial cell wall formation.2. Indications to use Fimadro 500mg
Fimadro 500mg is indicated in the following cases:
Urinary tract infections; Respiratory tract infections; Skin and soft tissue infections; Osteomyelitis ; Infectious arthritis.
3. Dosage of Fimadro 500mg
Dosage for adults:
Use Fimadro dose 500mg - 1g/time, take 1 or 2 times a day depending on the degree of infection. Dosage for children:
Children from 1 to 6 years old: Use a dose of 250mg, taken 2 times a day; Children over 6 years: Use 500mg dose, 2 times a day. Dosage adjustment is required in the elderly and in patients with renal impairment.
The above dose of Fimadro 500mg is for reference only. The specific dose will depend on your condition and the progression of the disease. Therefore, in order to have a suitable dose of Fimadro 500mg, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.
4. Side effects of Fimadro 500mg
Fimadro 500mg can cause the following side effects:
Disturbance of intestinal bacteria causing symptoms: Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, pseudomembranous colitis; Allergic reactions such as: Urticaria, rash, itching; Blood disorders: Decreased neutrophils and platelets, increased eosinophils; Undesirable effects on the liver: Increase in transaminases, AST and ALT; Some other side effects: Headache, convulsions. Not all patients using Fimadro 500mg will experience the above side effects. Inform the doctor about the unwanted effects that the patient encounters during the use of Fimadro 500mg for appropriate management.
5. Contraindications to the use of Fimadro 500mg
Fimadro 500mg is contraindicated in patients with a history of sensitivity or hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil, Cephalosporin and other active ingredients in the drug.
6. Attention and caution when using Fimadro 500mg
Use caution when using Fimadro 500mg in the following cases:
For patients with liver and kidney failure, it is necessary to monitor to adjust the dose of Fimadro 500 when necessary; Caution when using Fimadro 500mg for patients with liver dysfunction; Because Fimadro 500mg can cause pseudomembranous colitis, patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease should be monitored; For nursing women, Cefadroxil can pass into breast milk and cause some unwanted effects in the baby. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh the benefits and harms before using Fimadro 500mg for this subject; For pregnant women, Cefadroxil can cross the placental barrier and cause some unwanted effects such as miscarriage, malformation.... Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking the drug. Fimadro 500mg; Note when using with other drugs:
Concurrent use of Fimadro 500mg with Probenecid may cause Fimadro to be reduced excretion and increase toxicity when used; Aminoglycoside antibiotics or diuretics Furosemide when used together with Fimadro 500mg will increase nephrotoxicity. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention when using and adjust the dose when necessary; When using Cholestyramine with Fimadro 500mg at the same time, it may reduce the therapeutic effect of the drug. To avoid unwanted interactions, please list the medications, supplements or vitamins you are using to your doctor. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Fimadro 500mg medicine. To ensure the safety of your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor, do not increase or decrease the dose on your own, or give the prescription to others to use.
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