Uses of Rialcef

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1. What are the effects of Rialcef?

Rialcef belongs to the group of antiparasitic, antiviral, antifungal and anti-infective drugs with the main ingredient being 100mg. In which cefixime is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and parenteral route, has good effects on gram-negative bacteria and is stable to betalactamse and achieves bactericidal concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid. However, on gram-positive bacteria, it is less effective than penicillins and first-generation cephalosporins.
Rialcef is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria and uncomplicated gonorrhea. Complicated urinary tract infections, and some cases of pyelonephritis caused by enterobacteriaceae, have poorer treatment outcomes than uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild and moderate community-acquired pneumonia, typhoid, dysentery

2. Usage and dosage of Rialcef

Rialcef is prepared in the form of a powder for oral suspension, with the dosage depending on the patient's medical condition.
For adults and children > 12 years of age, the recommended dose is 400mg/day. Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by gonococcal urethritis is a single oral dose of 400mg/day. For children 6 months - 12 years: the recommended dose is 8mg/kg/day. For patients with renal failure, the dose will be adjusted accordingly, the usual treatment time will be from 5-10 days.

3. Undesirable effects when taking Rialcef

Before prescribing doctors always weigh the benefits and possible side effects. However, some side effects cannot be avoided such as:
Digestive disorders Headache Dizziness Restlessness Insomnia Fatigue Erythema Urticaria Fever Diarrhea caused by clostridium difficile and pseudomembranous colitis Anaphylaxis Angioedema Stevens-johnson syndrome Erythema multiforme Decrease in platelets, white blood cells and eosinophils Decrease in hematocrit and hemoglobin levels Hepatitis and jaundice Transient elevations of AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, LDH Acute renal failure Increased nitrogen and plasma creatinine levels Inflammation and vaginal candidiasis Convulsions Prolonged prothrombin time

4. Some notes when using Rialcef

In order for the treatment process to be highly effective and avoid possible unwanted effects, it is necessary to note during the use of the drug such as:
You need to inform the doctor about the history of hypersensitivity with Rialcef, penicillin and cephalosporin or any other allergy. Rialcef may contain ingredients that don't work and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs, preservatives, foods or supplements, dyes, etc. .. Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, colitis, because there may be a risk of overgrowth of resistant bacteria. For patients with renal failure, the dose and frequency of administration should be reduced. For children under 6 months of age, there are currently insufficient data on the safety and efficacy of the drug. No dose adjustment is required for the elderly, unless there is impaired renal function with creatinine clearance < 60 ml/min. For pregnant women, use only when absolutely necessary, because there are no adequate data on the use of the drug in pregnant women, during labor and delivery. For lactating women, the drug should be used with caution and breastfeeding may be discontinued during treatment. Because Rialcef has not been confirmed to be excreted in milk or not. Absolutely not allowed to arbitrarily skip the dose interval or stop taking the drug until the end of the treatment course, even though the patient's symptoms may have improved. If you miss a dose, take it back as soon as possible. However, if the time to forget is too far, you need to skip the missed dose and set up a new dose as prescribed.

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the way medications work and increase the risk of serious side effects. In addition, some drugs should not be used around the time of treatment with Rialcef. However, there are some special cases where 2 different drugs can be used together even if they can interact. In these cases, the doctor needs to change the dose of the drug or take other precautions. Therefore, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs and supplements that you are taking.
Some drugs that may interact with Rialcef include:
Probenecid increases peak concentrations and decreases renal clearance and volume of distribution. Anticoagulants such as warfarin may increase prothrombin time and be associated with bleeding. In plasma, carbamazepine will increase carbamazepine concentrations. Nifedipine: when co-administered with Rialcef increases the drug's bioavailability manifested by an increase in peak concentration and AUC.

6. How to store Rialcef

Rialcef is stored under the following conditions:
Store at room temperature; Avoid light; Avoid humid places; Do not store Rialcef in a humid place or in the freezer. Because each drug Rialcef will have its own storage method, so read the instructions for use carefully before use and how to store the medicine. Medicines need to be kept in the right place and need to be kept out of the reach of small children. When the medicine is left for a long time, it will no longer have an expiration date or has been damaged, so it should be handled according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of stratuma into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Consult with your environmental waste company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of stratuma to help protect the environment.
In summary, Rialcef is effective in the treatment of urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, otitis media, pharyngitis, acute and chronic bronchitis,... However, in the process of using the drug will Side effects cannot be avoided. At the same time, if any abnormal symptoms appear, the patient should be taken to a medical facility immediately for timely treatment by a doctor.
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