The chemotherapeutic drug "Sulfadimethoxin" instructions for use relate to drugs that are used in the treatment of acute bacterial pathologies, as well as infectious processes provoked by a number of large viruses. The Latin name for the drug in question is Sulfadimethoxinum.
This is a drug that is part of the pharmacological group of long-acting sulfonamides. It is active in pyogenic cocci, Friedlander’s bacillus, and dysenteric bacteria.
Dosage form - tablets, odorless, white or creamy. In water, the substance is almost insoluble, slightly soluble in alcohol. It is well soluble in hydrochloric acid, solutions of caustic alkali. Excipients: gelatin, aerosil, calcium, starch. The drug has low toxicity and does not have a teratogenic effect .
The medicine is excreted in the urine, with the exception of the possibility of crystalluria. This feature indicates the widespread use of the drug "Sulfadimethoxin". In particular, we are talking about the treatment of infectious pathologies of the urinary tract.
This drug is effective against bacteria (gram-positive / gram-negative). Its positive effect in the treatment of diseases provoked by pathogens of dysentery, Escherichia coli, streptococci and pneumococci was noted.
The drug "Sulfadimethoxin" - indications:
- Pneumonia.
- Angina.
- Urinary tract inflammation.
- Erysipelas.
- Wound infection.
- Pyoderma.
- Gonorrhea.
- Otitis.
- Dysentery.
- Purulent wounds.
- Sinusitis
Contraindication to the use of the drug "Sulfadimethoxin" instructions for use calls hypersensitivity. It is also contraindicated if a history of severe toxic-allergic reactions to sulfonamides are present. Liver and kidney dysfunctions are also conditions that limit the use of the sulfadimethoxin drug.
Instructions for use do not recommend its appointment in the presence of a patient with heart failure. It is not used for hematopoietic pathologies.
Sulfadimethoxin medicine - application:
How is the described medicine prescribed and used? It should be noted that any self-medication may be unsafe. Especially when it comes to treatment with potent drugs or antibiotics. As for the drug "Sulfadimethoxin", the instructions for use give the following recommendations: start with taking one gram.
This is the first day of therapy. Then half a gram of Sulfadimethoxin is taken per day. Children receive 25 mg / kg on the first day of treatment. On the following days of treatment, they receive 12.5 mg / kg.
During treatment, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the patient's body. In particular, we are talking about controlling the composition of urine and blood. The course of therapy is from one week to ten days.
Interacting with other drugs, the drug in question can enhance the activity of antibiotics, bactericides. Including we are talking about erythromycin, tetracycline, lincomycin. With the combined use of the described drug with barbiturates, PASK, the activity of the drug "Sulfadimethoxine" is enhanced.
Nothing is known about cases of overdose with this drug, but in case of any side effects, the dose should be immediately reduced. It is also obvious that urgent consultation with the appropriate specialist, the attending physician, will be required.
Side effects : dyspeptic symptoms, headache. Allergic reactions such as fever, the appearance of a rash are possible.