In the modern pharmacological market, there is a wide variety of drugs that are used to treat inflammatory processes in the bladder. The experience and results of many studies suggest that “Furadonin” belongs to one of the main places among the most effective drugs used to combat this unpleasant disease.
Many are interested in the answer to the question: "Is Furadonin an antibiotic or not?" This medical product belongs to the drugs of the pharmacological group of nitrofurans. This antimicrobial agent with a specialized spectrum of action is most often used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary system, the occurrence of which was provoked by bacteria and other harmful organisms.
"Furadonin" in acute and chronic cystitis
The body absorbs this drug very easily, so it is quickly excreted in the urine. When applied, the level of its concentration in the blood is quite insignificant. Due to its good solubility in various fluids, Furadonin gives the urine a darker shade.
It should also be noted the activity of this drug in relation to other types of bacteria:
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- gram-positive aerobes;
- enterococcus;
- gram-negative aerobes.
The form of the drug is small yellow tablets that have a bitter taste.
In addition to cystitis, the drug can be used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary system, which include:
- pyelitis;
- cystitis;
- urethritis;
- pyelonephritis.
"Furadonin" is often used to prevent a variety of infections. This is due to the fact that not everyone knows the answer to the question of whether Furadonin is an antibiotic or not.
Drug action
When using Furadonin in the form of tablets, orally active substances are quickly absorbed into the intestinal cavity for 3-4 hours. After that, nitrofurantoin, which is its active active substance, enters the lymph and blocks the spread of infection. Furadonin tablets (from which they are taken and how, will be described below) have a direct effect on the enzymes of microbial cells that carry hydrogen molecules. Thus, the destruction of metabolic processes in bacteria occurs, which provokes the complete destruction of pathogenic microorganisms.
This drug, unlike antibiotics, does not have a systemic effect on the microflora. Its effect is selective and applies only to a certain range of microorganism strains.
Local influence on the urinary organs not only stops the increase of pathogenic microorganisms, but also significantly increases the overall immunity. Therefore, during the use of Furadonin, other inflammatory processes in the human body are eliminated. In the treatment of cystitis, for example, the medicine also has beneficial effects on organs such as the kidneys, urethra and urinary ducts.
Since “Furadonin” has antiseptic properties, it promotes wound healing and treatment of lesions in the internal organs.
Similar drugs
To some extent, the drug Furadonin is unique. There are no analogues of it by type of main active substance. If we talk about the effect, then it can be replaced with such drugs:
- "Furazidine";
- “Furamagom”;
- "Furasolom";
- "Furagin";
- "Furazolidone."
In order to carry out local treatment of various inflammatory processes, "Furacilin" is often used. These medicines also belong to the antibacterial group.
Many cannot determine what to choose: “Furadonin” or “Furagin”, not knowing that it is practically the same medicine. But since "Furagin" is a domestic drug, it is most often given preference in the treatment of cystitis. Most likely, this is due to its relatively low cost.
Benefits of the drug
During treatment with Furadonin, as well as with Furagin, there is no inhibition of the general immunological resistance of the body (this occurs when taking antibiotics). On the contrary, nitrofurans significantly increase the degree of immunity. This is facilitated by the increase in the phagocytic activity of leukocyte bodies.
The drug "Furadonin" increases the complementary binding characteristics of blood serum, as well as the absorption and adsorption capacity of the liver and spleen RES.
When using the drug, post-vaccination immunity is not formed, since strains of pathogenic microorganisms practically do not develop resistance to the active substance. During treatment, a lower concentration of the drug in the blood is required than when using antibiotics.
This medicine is often used for re-treatment and prevention of relapse.
In addition, there is another indisputable advantage that Furadonin has - the price, reviews of which indicate that this drug is available for a wide variety of population groups. Also, numerous comments at various medical forums suggest that discomfort disappears by the end of the first day after taking this medication. In addition, the average cost of medicine in pharmacies of our state is approximately 110 rubles.
Side effects of the drug
When taking such a substance, some patients feel the occurrence of quite unpleasant side effects, which can be expressed:
- allergies
- nausea
- heartburn;
- dizziness
- decreased or complete loss of appetite;
- excessive sweating;
- pain in the stomach;
- insomnia;
- headaches.
In the instructions for this medication (where it is described what “Furadonin” tablets are, what they are taken from and how) there is a warning. It refers to the fact that if any of the above adverse reactions occur, you should immediately stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
Application features
In order to reduce the effect of side effects, you should take the drug only during meals or immediately after. In this case, you should consume as much water as possible.
"Furadonin" (antibiotic or not, it is very difficult to determine for an ordinary person) should not be taken by pregnant and lactating women. This is due to the fact that the active component has a toxic effect on the baby. In practice, the drug is not prescribed only during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and after it can be used only under the strict supervision of a doctor. The medicine is not recommended for children under the age of 1 month.
Elderly patients should use this medication with great care. In addition, it is undesirable for patients to engage in driving a vehicle or any other activity directly related to increased concentration. This is because the drug causes drowsiness.
It is strictly forbidden to take any alcoholic drugs during treatment with Furadonin.
Contraindications
Like other medicinal preparations, Furadonin has a number of contraindications. These include:
- acute or chronic renal failure, impaired excretory function;
- chronic heart failure 2-3 stages;
- chronic hepatitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- acute porphyria;
- oliguria;
- deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- individual intolerance to patients of the drug components.
Interaction with other medicines
Doctors do not recommend taking Furadonin (analogues of it) complete with those drugs that lower the acidity of urine. This is due to a significant decrease in the effectiveness of the drug with a low level of acidity.
Also, you can not simultaneously use "Furadonin" with drugs that block tubular secretion. Because in this case, the volume of the active component in the urine is reduced. This leads to the fact that there is no antibacterial effect.
Based on all the above, it is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to the question: "Is Furadonin an antibiotic or not?" But since it is characterized by a specific composition and narrowly targeted action, it is a more effective tool in comparison with systemic antibiotics, which have a broad character of action. For a successful result, you must follow the doctor's recommendations and go through the entire course of treatment.