The medicine "Spiramycin" is included in the category of macrolide antibiotics. The drug can act bacteriostatically, in high doses it shows bactericidal activity. The tool inhibits the synthesis process in the cells of pathogens of infection. The medicine is able to accumulate in the bacterial cell in high concentrations. Spiramycin medication (expert reviews confirm this) does not have a stimulating effect on gastrointestinal motility. When using the drug, there is a decrease in the risk of transmitting toxoplasmosis to an unborn child from a pregnant woman. The tool does not affect the severity of the pathology in an already infected fetus.
The medicine "Spiramycin". Instructions for use. Appointment
The drug is recommended for toxoplasmosis during gestation (as an alternative medicine). The drug is prescribed for bacterial lesions (as a second-line medicine), provoked by microorganisms that have sensitivity to it. Indications include community - acquired pneumonia (including atypical), chronic bronchitis (with exacerbation), tonsillitis, arthritis, sinusitis, osteomyelitis, otitis media. The drug "Spiramycin" instructions for use allow for use in pathologies transmitted through sexual contact (gonorrhea, syphilis, genital chlamydia, with a combined manifestation of them), urethritis of various nature, prostatitis, extragenital chlamydia. Recommended remedy for phlegmon, abscesses, infected dermatitis, erysipelas and other skin ailments. The medicine is prescribed to prevent meningitis in people who were in contact with patients no more than ten days before hospitalization. The drug is indicated for the prevention of acute articular rheumatism, treatment of bacterial carriage of diphtheria and pertussis.
Means "Spiramycin". Instructions for use. Contraindications
The use of the medication for hypersensitivity during lactation is not recommended. Do not prescribe medication to children in the form of intravenous infusions. Caution is shown in case of liver failure or obstruction in the bile ducts.
The drug "Spiramycin." Instructions for use. Side effects
Due to the use of the drug, nausea, itching, rash and other skin allergic reactions, diarrhea, increased activity of alkaline phosphatase and ALT (in rare cases) can be noted. The negative consequences include soreness in the site of injection into the vein. Some patients (very rarely) have acute colitis, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis (cholestatic), damage to the intestinal mucosa, and ulcerative esophagitis. If side effects occur, the use of the drug is stopped.
Dosage regimen
It is prescribed to adults at 3-6 million IU twice a day or 1.5-3 million IU three times. Against the backdrop of severe infections, the dosage can be increased to 6-7.5 million IU twice a day. For children, the drug is prescribed in accordance with the weight personally.
The medicine "Spiramycin". Instructions for use. Price
The cost of the drug in pharmacies is from 166 rubles.