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Sunamo drug belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals and antifungals. The following is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Sunamo.
1. What effect does Sunamo have?
Sunamo drug has the ingredients Amoxicillin (as Amoxicillin trihydrate) 500mg, Sulbactam (as Sulbactam pivoxil) 250mg, is made in the form of film-coated tablets and packed with the specification of box of 3 blisters x 5 tablets. The use of Sunamo is to be used in cases of infections caused by or suspected to be caused by beta-lactamase-producing bacteria, but aminopenicillin alone has no effect. Sunamo is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:
Infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, including ear - nose - throat or otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis bacterial management; Urinary tract infections, genitals; Skin and soft tissue infections, bones and joints; Having other infections such as septic abortion, obstetric infection, intra-abdominal infection.
2. Dosage and how to use Sunamo
2.1 Dosage: The form of Amoxicillin contained in the drug is the dosage usually expressed.
For adults: Use 1-2 tablets / time x 3 times / day, each time 8 hours; For children weighing more than 40kg: Use the same dosage as adults; For children weighing less than 40kg: Use 20mg Amoxicillin/kg/day in divided doses and 8 hours apart. For the treatment of otitis media, sinusitis, lower respiratory tract infections and severe infections, the usual dose is 40mg Amoxicillin/kg/day in divided doses and each time 8 hours apart, used for 5 days.
Both adults and children must continue treatment for another 48 hours even if the fever and other unusual signs are gone. Usually the duration of treatment is 5 to 14 days but can be extended if necessary.
For patients with renal failure need to reduce dose according to creatinine clearance:
Cl creatinine <10ml/min: Use 1 tablet every 24 hours; 10ml/min < Cl creatinine < 30ml/min: Use 1 tablet every 12 hours. 2.2 How to use: Sunamo is used orally, can be taken before or after meals. Swallow the tablet whole with water. The duration of drug use should not exceed 14 days, if you want to prolong it, you need to check and review the treatment.
2.3 Treatment of overdose: In case of patient overdose, neurological reactions, including convulsions, may occur if beta-lactam concentrations are high in the cerebrospinal fluid. The treatment in this case is that Amoxicillin and sulbactam can be removed from the general circulation by hemodialysis. This procedure is carried out which may increase the elimination of the drug in the event of an overdose in patients with renal impairment.
3. Notes when using Sunamo
3.1 Contraindications: Do not use Sunamo with any patient with a history of allergy to any penicillin or to any ingredient in the drug.
3.2 Side effects: Common are diarrhea or loose stools, nausea or vomiting, burning in the epigastrium, abdominal pain or cramping, colitis, pseudomembranous colitis (rarely) ;
Sometimes there is redness on the skin and itching.
3.3 Caution: If long-term treatment must periodically check the hematological index, liver and kidney function;
In patients with a history of allergy to penicillins or other allergens, serious hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Therefore, before starting treatment with amoxicillin, it is necessary to carefully investigate the history of allergy to penicillins, cephalosporins and other allergens;
Hyperplasia of non-susceptible microorganisms, including fungi, requires constant monitoring for signs. In case of signs of superinfection, the drug must be stopped immediately and treated with a more suitable drug;
The drug has the potential to increase the possibility of digestive disorders, because it contains castor oil, the symptoms are abdominal pain and diarrhea;
For women who are pregnant, they should be careful when using drugs, if they want to use drugs, they should consult their doctors carefully;
For women who are breastfeeding: The drug can be excreted in breast milk, so caution should be exercised when using the drug for this group of subjects;
For the ability to drive and use machines: The drug does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
3.4 Drug Interactions: If Sunamo is used at the same time with one or more other drugs, drug interactions often occur, leading to antagonism or synergism.
If Sunamo is used with foods or drinks such as alcohol, beer, tobacco, stimulants, ... can affect or cause antagonism or synergism with the ingredients in the drug. . It is especially necessary to carefully read the instructions for use before using the drug or consult a doctor, pharmacist when combining with other drugs or other foods and drinks.
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