Uses of Spiramycin 0.75m

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Spiramycin 0.75m is an antibiotic of the macrolide family used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The following article will introduce you to some information about the drug Spiramycin 0.75m.

1. What is Spiramycin 0.75m?

Spiramycine is a macrolide antibiotic. This is considered the second antibiotic used in the treatment of infections of the respiratory tract, skin and genitals caused by susceptible bacteria, including Streptococcus, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus, Branhamella catarrhalis, Rhodococcus equi, Bordetella pertussis, Corynebacterium diphteriae, Helicobacter pylori, Campylobacter jejuni, Moraxella, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Treponema palidum, Coxiella, Chlamydia trachomatis, Borrelia burgdorferi, Mobiluncus, Leptospira, Propionibacterium acnes, Actinomyces, Eurobacterium, Myrobacterium.
The drug is usually indicated for use in the following cases:
Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis when the patient has a contraindication to rifampicin. Prophylaxis in pregnancy of congenital Toxoplasmosis Prophylaxis of recurrent acute rheumatic fever in patients allergic to penicillin. Patients suffering from upper or lower respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis,... Patients with skin infections such as impetigo, erysipelas , ulcers,... Genital tract infections not caused by gonorrhea.

2. How to use Spiramycin 0.75m

Spiramycin 0.75m should be taken at least 2 hours before meals or 3 hours after meals. Dosage depends on age as follows:
Children and young children use a dose of 150,000 IU/kg body weight/day, 2-3 times/day. Infants or children under 10 years old: Take 1-2 sachets/day, divided 2-3 times. Children weighing from 10 to 20 kg: Take 2-4 sachets/day, divided 2-3 times. Prophylaxis of Meningococcus meningitis in children: Take 75 000 IU/kg body weight/ every 12 hours for 5 days. Contraindicated to use the drug in people with a history of hypersensitivity to Spiramycin, Erythromycin.

3. Some notes when using Spiramycin 0.75m

Avoid concomitant use with Levodopa because it may reduce levodopa plasma concentrations and inhibit carbidopa absorption. Caution should be exercised when prescribing the drug to patients with renal impairment. Do not use alcohol or stimulants during the use of Spiramycin 0.75m. Spiramycin 0.75m can cross the placental barrier and cause teratogenicity in the fetus if used in the first 3 months of pregnancy and the drug can be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is necessary to consider and consult a specialist before using the drug for these sensitive subjects. Reference source: thuocbietduoc.com.

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