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Sultamicillin is a combination penicillin antibiotic that is indicated for use in the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea, pyelonephritis, otitis media, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,... To ensure its effectiveness Use results and avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist.
1. Effects of Sultamicillin
Sultamicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is a combination of ampicillin and sulbactam, used in the treatment of the following conditions:
Uncomplicated gonorrhea, pyelonephritis, otitis, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, infections. group A hemolytic streptococci, skin and soft tissue infections caused by beta-lactamase strains of escherichia coli, staphylococcus aureus, bacteroides fragilis, proteus mirabilis, acinetobacter calcoaceticus Intra-abdominal infections caused by beta-lactamase strains of klebsiella spp, enterobacter spp , bacteroides spp, escherichia coli. Gynecological infections caused by beta-lactamase strains of escherichia coli, bacteroides Orbital cellulitis Community pneumonia Nosocomial pneumonia Pelvic inflammatory disease Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis Infectious endocarditis, Some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases, the doctor may prescribe Sultamicillin. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.
2. How to use Sultamicillin
Sultamicillin is prepared in many different forms such as Sultamicillin 250mg/5ml oral solution mixture, 250mg/5ml injection form, 375mg and 750mg tablets, 750mg film-coated tablets, lyophilized powder for injection, respectively. 1.5g; 3g; 15g with an ampicillin:sulbactam ratio of 2:1. Dosage will be based on the condition and age of the patient.
Patients can take the drug with or without food, before or after eating. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet.
To use the medicine safely, take Sultamicillin exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Use Sultamicillin regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or the condition does not improve after 7 days. Patients absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using the drug Sultamicillin
Sultamicillin can cause some unwanted and common side effects that can be mentioned as:
Pain at the injection site Diarrhea Thrombophlebitis Rash Phlebitis Abdominal distension Black hairy tongue Candida infection Chest tightness Chills Difficulty urinating Edema Nosebleeds Redness Fatigue Bloating Tongue Headache Itching Discomfort Bleeding Mucositis Nausea Pseudomembranous colitis Convulsions Thrombocytopenia Vomiting Sore throat Before prescribing medicine, doctors always consider the benefits and effectiveness of the drug Sultamicillin. When taking Sultamicillin, unwanted effects can still occur. Therefore, when unusual symptoms are present, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, anxiety, cognitive impairment , respiratory failure and coma, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using Sultamicillin
Some notes when using Sultamicillin include:
Report a history of allergy to Sultamicillin hypersensitivity reaction to ampicillin, penicillin, sulbactam and cephalosporin antibiotics or any other allergy. Sultamicillin may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Sultamicillin is contraindicated in patients with a history of jaundice, cholestasis and drug-related liver dysfunction. Beta-lactamase antibiotics should not be used in patients with mononucleosis because of the risk of skin rash. Risk of superinfection with mycotic or pathogenic bacteria commonly associated with candida and pseudomonas Use with caution in patients allergic to carbapenems and cephalosporins Closely monitor liver function during treatment with Sultamicillin Use of Sultamicillin may cause serious skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis, stevens-johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. If the patient develops a skin rash, close monitoring and treatment should be stopped if the lesions progress. For pregnant women, classify the safety of Sultamicillin as Class B and should be considered before using Sulbactam and ampicillin. Low concentrations are excreted in breast milk, so caution should be exercised when administering the drug to a nursing woman. If you forget to take a dose of Sultamicillin, take it again as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than prescribed treatment. Sultamicillin overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Sultamicillin, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Some drugs that can interact with Sultamicillin include:
Methotrexe Probenecid Mycophenolate mofetil Mycophenolic acid Dicoumarol Phenindione Warfarin Phenprocoumon Acenocoumarol 4-hydroxycou marin
6. How to store Sultamicillin
Store Sultamicillin at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protect from light and avoid humid places. Do not store Sultamicillin in a humid place or in the freezer and keep it away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different ways to store them, so read the packaging instructions carefully for Sultamicillin, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Sultamicillin out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Sultamicillin in an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Consult with your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Sultamicillin to help protect the environment.
In summary, Sultamicillin is a combination penicillin group antibiotic indicated for use in the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea, pyelonephritis, otitis media, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections,... However, Sultamicillin can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and increase effectiveness. results for the treatment.
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