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Undtas 500 medicine has the main ingredient Cefuroxime, which has anti-bacterial and anti-infective effects. To ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to use the drug exactly as directed by the doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. Uses of Undtas 500
Undtas 500 drug with the main ingredient is Cefuroxime belonging to the antibacterial group against infections caused by viruses. Therefore, the patient may be prescribed in some specific cases as follows:
Otitis media, tonsillitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, cystitis, inflammation. pyelonephritis Urethritis Pustular dermatitis Typhoid fever Impetigo Acute gonorrhea urethritis Gonorrhea Cervicitis The above are some common indications for patients about Undtas 500 medicine. In addition you can get Indications to use the drug for purposes other than those listed above. With uses outside the indication, you should ask your doctor carefully before using it to make sure you avoid the risk of dangerous side effects.
2. Dosage and how to use Undtas 500
Undtas 50 0 film coated drug is used orally. When taking Undtas 500, prepare an extra glass of water to increase the metabolism of the drug when entering the body environment. Undtas 500 is usually indicated for use after meals and the course lasts from 5 to 10 days. Specific dosages are divided by age and specific medical conditions.
Adults
Dosage for patients with bacterial infections: 2 times/day, 250 mg each time. Fever patients often have fever, 2 times/day, 500 mg each time. Urinary tract or genital infections: 2 times/day 125 mg each time Mild and moderate respiratory infections use 2 times / day 250 mg Patients with suspected pneumonia use a dose of 500 mg 2 times a day Pyelonephritis use 250mg / time - orally 2 times/day Uncomplicated gonorrhea use a single dose of 1 g Lyme in the early stages, use 500 mg/day twice a day and treat for 20 days. Young children
Children using Undtas 500 to treat bacterial infections use a dose of 250mg/time, 2 times a day. The dose can be increased to a maximum of 250 mg Children with typhoid fever take a dose of 250 mg twice a day Children from 2 years old with otitis media or severe infections use the drug at a dose of 250mg / time 2 times / day.
3. Notes before taking Undtas 500
Before using Undtas 500 you need to carefully check the composition of the drug. Some cases of allergy to drug ingredients can be detected early and treated promptly. Many studies have shown that the cephalosporin component is often the most susceptible to irritation.
Before taking the drug, each patient should check his health by testing methods or follow the doctor's instructions to generalize the disease he is wearing or at risk of contracting. Actual health status at the time of prescription is the basis for doctors to prescribe more effectively.
With the patient's condition diagnosed with pseudomembranous enteritis, it should be noted that diarrhea may occur after taking the drug. If there are signs of diarrhea, it is necessary to quickly go to the hospital for examination to determine the cause and timely treatment.
Although the drug can be used for children from 2 years old, it should be used with caution in nursing children and mothers in the stage of pregnancy. It is not possible to completely confirm the level of danger to women before and during pregnancy because the drug can follow the placenta into the baby's body and affect the fetal metabolism.
Before taking Undtas 500 you should check the packaging and expiry date. Medicines can be affected if the packaging is not intact or the expiry date has passed. Please note this to avoid bad interactions.
4. Undtas 500 . side effects
During the use of Undtas 500, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Red rash on the skin Necrosis on the skin due to toxins in the body Rash Urticaria Fever after taking the medicine Itching Nausea Diarrhea Leukocytosis Elevated liver enzymes Pseudomembranous enterocolitis Decrease in blood cell count The above side effects are listed in order of common and uncommon for your reference. In addition, during the use of the drug other side effects may appear. There are other reactions that have obvious symptoms, but there are also reactions that are not specific. You need to pay attention if you detect signs of health changes.
To avoid the risk of side effects with no symptoms or complications only when severe, consult your doctor. Regular visits and testing may improve the occurrence of non-manifesting side effects. As a result, doctors can make an early prognosis or adjust the route to help patients avoid serious side effects.
5. Interactions with Undtas 500
The drug can cause interactions when used with other drugs or patients with pseudomembranous enteritis. To determine specifically how to interact with Undtas 500, you need to check your general health and provide a list of medications you are taking to your treating doctor.
Above are some sharing about Undtas 500 medicine for readers' reference. Although it is a drug in the list of anti-viral and anti-bacterial drugs, you should not be subjective when using it to avoid dangerous side effects.
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