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Pricefil medicine 500mg is an antibiotic belonging to the 2nd generation Cephalosporin group. The drug has bacteriostatic effect on both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, so it is indicated for use in the treatment of bacterial infections such as infections. respiratory tract infections, skin infections...
1. What does pricefil 500mg do?
Pricefil drug has the main active ingredient is Cefprozil antibiotic belonging to the 2nd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic group. Cefprozil has a broad spectrum of action against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, but has a better effect on gram-positive bacteria. .
The effect of this antibiotic is bacteriostatic, helping to inhibit the existence and growth of bacteria by preventing the formation and reducing the durability of the bacterial cell wall.
Pricefil 500 is indicated in cases of infections caused by susceptible bacteria:
Common upper respiratory tract infections such as: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, acute otitis media in both adults and children. . Lower respiratory tract infections such as acute bronchitis and acute pneumonia. Bacterial infections on the skin and soft tissues such as boils, abscesses... But if there are abscesses, they often need surgical drainage and combined with antibiotics. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections such as acute cystitis, urethritis...
Thuốc pricefil 500mg là một loại kháng sinh thuộc nhóm Cephalosporin thế hệ 2
2. Dosage and administration of pricefil
How to use: The drug is prepared in the form of tablets, patients should take the drug with 1 glass of water. Food does not affect the absorption of the drug, so you can take this medicine before or after a meal. Patients should take it at the same time of day, if used once, and 12 hours apart if used twice.
Dosage: Dosage depends on the type of disease as well as the level of infection of each subject as follows:
For adults and children over 12 years old:
Bronchitis: 1 tablet 500mg/time, day 2 times in 10 days. Cystitis : Take 1 tablet a day, use for 3-7 days. Depending on symptoms of otitis media: take 1 tablet per day, use within 5-10 days. Pyelonephritis: 1 tablet/time, 1 to 2 times a day, for 14 days. Sinusitis: use 1 tablet / time, 2 times a day. Within 10 to 14 days. Skin or soft tissue infections: Take 1 capsule/time, 1 to 2 times daily for 10 days. Tonsillitis or pharyngitis: Take 1 capsule daily for 10 days. Children 12 years and under: Do not take more than 1g per day.
Otitis media: Children 6 months - 12 years old orally at a dose of 15mg/kg, orally every 12 hours. Sinusitis: Children from 2 to 12 years old use 20mg/kg daily. Tonsillitis or pharyngitis: For children 2-12 years old use 7.5mg/kg, orally every 12 hours. In the case of patients with hepatic impairment, no dose adjustment is required. For patients with renal impairment, no dose adjustment is required for patients with creatinine clearance greater than 30 ml/min. For patients with creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min, administer 50% of the usual dose and at intervals.
3. Undesirable effects when using pricefil 500mg
Like the vast majority of other drugs, Pricefil 500mg also causes side effects when used. Some of the side effects that may be encountered when taking the drug with the corresponding frequencies are as follows:
Uncommon side effects such as: Chest pain, diarrhea, sore throat, ulcers or white spots on the lips or in the mouth, cough, hoarseness, fever or chills, pain when urinating, back or side pain, shortness of breath, unusual bleeding or bruising on the skin, fatigue. Rare side effects: Abdominal bloating, dizziness, palpitations, palpitations, headache, nausea or vomiting, unusual weight loss, abdominal pain, bleeding gums, blood in urine and stools, difficulty swallowing, arthritis, muscle or joint pain, itching. An allergic reaction is a very rare, but potentially dangerous, reaction. Some symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, abdominal pain, swelling of the face... Some other possible side effects include: nosebleeds, pale skin, sudden decrease in urine output, swollen glands. or pain.
Thuốc pricefil 500mg được bào chế dưới dạng viên nén, người bệnh nên uống thuốc với 1 ly nước
4. Note when using Pricefil 500mg
Before taking the drug, you should inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to the drug, its ingredients, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other allergic condition. Notify the drugs being used to avoid drug interactions. It is necessary to adhere to using the right dose and for a sufficient time to avoid antibiotic resistance and not achieve the desired effect. When unusual side effects appear, you should stop taking the drug and immediately notify your doctor for timely treatment. Do not use the drug in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components. The effectiveness and safety of the drug in children under 6 months of age have not been determined, so it should not be used for this population. If you forget to take a medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Pregnant women can use it, but only when absolutely necessary and should consult a doctor. Lactating women when taking the drug can be excreted in breast milk in small doses. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, you should stop taking the drug or consider carefully when taking it. Drug interactions can occur, so pay attention. It may interact with some vaccines such as BCG Vaccine which reduces the anti-tumor activity of BCG in the bladder; Live vaccines such as cholera and live typhoid vaccines may have reduced activity. Therefore, during the period of taking this medicine you should not receive these vaccines. Check the expiry date and quality of the medicine before use. Do not use the drug when the drug has expired, the quality of the drug is not guaranteed such as moisture, mold, ... Storage: The medicine should be stored at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, avoid moisture and avoid direct light. next. Do not store in a bathroom with high humidity or in the freezer compartment. Hopefully through the article you know how pricefil drug works. This is a drug that is used when there is an infection, you must not abuse it when there is no infection, to avoid very dangerous antibiotic resistance.
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