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Walerotic is a prescription drug used in the treatment of a number of bacterial infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis,... So what does Walerotic do and how is it used?
1. What are the effects of Walerotic?
Walerotic is a 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic, made in the form of hard capsules with the main ingredient in each tablet is Cefdinir 300mg. Cefdinir inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis due to its high affinity for penicillin-binding proteins, and it is also stable to beta-lactamases.Cefdinir has a broad antibacterial spectrum, including both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. In particular, Cefdinir is resistant to strains of bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. stronger than other oral cephem antibiotics.
Walerotic is used in the treatment of mild to moderate bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria in the following cases:
Adults and adolescents: Tonsillitis , pharyngitis caused by S. pyogenes. Community-acquired pneumonia caused by penicillin-sensitive S. pneumoniae and M. catarrhalis, H. parainfluenzae, H. influenzae (including β - lactamase producing strains). Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by bacteria S. pyogenes and S. aureus (including β - lactamase producing strains). Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by bacteria S. pneumoniae (penicillin susceptible strains only), H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis (including β - lactamase producing strains) and H. parainfluenzae (including β - lactamase producing strains) alike). Acute maxillary sinusitis caused by M. catarrhalis, H. influenzae (including β - lactamase producing strains) and S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only). Children: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis caused by bacteria S. pyogenes. Acute otitis media caused by H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis (including β - lactamase producing strains) and S. pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only). Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by bacteria S. pyogenes and S. aureus (including β - lactamase producing strains). Walerotic is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with a history of allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics or any of its ingredients. Note when using Walerotic drugs:
Treatment with Walerotic drugs can change the intestinal microflora, causing an overgrowth of C. difficile. Prolonged treatment with Walerotic may lead to the emergence and overgrowth of resistant bacteria. Therefore, the patient should be carefully monitored, and appropriate alternative therapy should be used if superinfection is present. Walerotic should be used with caution in people with a history of colitis. In patients with transient or persistent renal impairment with creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min, the total daily dose of Walerotic should be reduced.
2. Dosage and how to use the drug Walerotic
Walerotic drugs are used orally, the drug is not affected by food, so it can be taken at any time.
The dose of Walerotic drug should be according to the doctor's prescription, the reference dose for specific cases is as follows:
Adults and adolescents over 13 years old: Community-acquired pneumonia, skin infections and Uncomplicated skin structure: Use 1 tablet once every 12 hours x 10 days. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis: Use 1 tablet once every 12 hours x 5 - 10 days or use 2 tablets every 24 hours x 10 days. Acute maxillary sinusitis: Use 1 tablet once every 12 hours x 10 days or 2 tablets every 24 hours x 10 days. Adults with renal impairment (with creatinine clearance < 30ml/min): Use 1 tablet once/day. Patients on dialysis: Use 1 tablet/day or 7mg/kg/day. Children 6 - 12 years old: Use antibiotics in the form of oral suspension. If you forget a dose of Walerotic, take it as soon as you remember it as soon as possible. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose of Walerotic, take your next dose as scheduled.
Currently, there have been no reports of an overdose of Walerotic in humans. A single dose study of 5600 mg/kg performed in rodents showed no adverse effects.
Manifestations of overdose with other beta-lactam antibiotics include epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, and diarrhea.
How to deal with an overdose of Walerotic:
If you see any unusual symptoms, you need to stop the drug and immediately go to the nearest medical facility. In the event of a serious toxic reaction, especially when the patient's kidney function is compromised, hemodialysis can be performed to remove Cefdinir from the body.
3. Walerotic side effects
Some possible side effects when taking Walerotic drugs are:
Common side effects of Walerotic drugs include:
Abdominal pain; Vomit; Diarrhea; Headache; Vaginitis; Vaginal Candida infection. Less common side effects of Walerotic include:
Insomnia; Dry mouth; Anorexic; Bloating in the abdomen; Rash; Diseases caused by the fungus Monilia (Candida); Dizzy; Abnormal stools; Indigestion; Constipation; Asthenia ; Somnolence; Dysmenorrhea; Itchy. If during the use of Walerotic, you see any unusual symptoms, please notify your doctor or immediately go to the nearest medical facility to receive appropriate support.
4. Interaction of Walerotic with other drugs
Caution should be exercised when Walerotic is used in combination with the following drugs:
Walerotic may lead to a false positive urine glucose test or a positive direct Coomb test. Fortified foods and iron supplements reduce the extent to which Cefdinir is absorbed. Probenecid: Leads to an increase in Cefdinir plasma AUC, half-life and Cmax. Antacids (types containing magnesium or aluminum) will decrease the rate and extent of absorption of Cefdinir. Above is some information about Walerotic drugs that readers can refer to. If you have any questions about the dose or how to use Walerotic, you need to contact a specialist for the best advice.
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