Antibiotics are one of those drugs that should be used strictly according to a doctor’s prescription in order to avoid the appearance of unwanted effects. Therefore, it is not recommended to take such medicines independently and without the advice of a specialist. In addition, before using them, it is necessary to read all the information about the drug, the source of which is the instruction leaflet.
"Sumamed" - a drug that is an antibiotic that is active against many microorganisms, and is used for various diseases of an inflammatory nature: acute and chronic laryngitis and sinusitis, bronchitis of unspecified origin, urethritis, as well as inflammation of the urinary tract, cervix and pelvic organs; with infectious dermatitis, streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. It is worth noting that the frequent use of antibiotics greatly changes the normal intestinal microflora of the human body. Therefore, after prolonged use of such drugs, it is necessary to prescribe preventive treatment that will help to avoid the possibility of developing dysbiosis.
Further, for familiarization with the drug, the instruction is presented: “Sumamed”.
Trade name: "Sumamed".
Active substance: azithromycin.
The drug is available in the form of tablets with a dosage of 125, 250 (described in more detail in Sumamed 250: instructions) and 500 mg. There are other forms of release: for example, in bottles of 20 and 30 ml. This type is intended for the preparation of suspensions with a concentration of 100 mg / 200 mg per 5 ml of solution (describes the instructions for use attached to the drug "Sumamed" (suspension)).
Pharmacological group: azalides (macrolides), antimicrobial drug. It exhibits pronounced bacteriostatic, and in large doses, bactericidal activity against gram-negative (Haemophilus influenzae, parainfluenzae; Bordetella pertussis, parapertussis; Legionella pneumophila, Campilobacter jejuni, Moraxella catarrhochelaee pyremeg bacteria, Streptococcus bacteria , and Neisseria gonorrhoeaee agemephae streptochemae ), some anaerobes (Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides bijus, Peptostreptococcus spp., Treponema palidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Borrellia burgdoferi), etc. However, it is absolutely ineffective against microorganisms that show resistance to erythromycin.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug: has high bioavailability even when taken orally, as it is resistant to an acidic environment and is well absorbed from the digestive tract. It has a prolonged type of action, which allows you to develop short courses of treatment (from 3 to 5 days) and take it once a day, or one hour before a meal, or two hours after a meal, in the form of tablets or capsules. Infusion is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia and infectious and inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.
Side effects are manifested by dizziness, drowsiness, increased fatigue and nervousness; there may be a feeling of palpitations and pain in the chest, various dyspeptic disorders, pancreatitis, the occurrence of liver failure. Allergic reactions to the drug in the form of anaphylactic shock, angioedema, urticaria are also possible.
Attention! This instruction ("Sumamed") is an introductory material and requires mandatory preliminary consultation with your doctor. If it is impossible, the original Sumamed instruction from the manufacturer is necessary.