The pharmaceutical preparation “Cefatoxin”, the instructions for use indicate, refers to the 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic agents. It is the most effective medication used to eliminate serious diseases of an infectious nature, localized in the genitourinary system, internal organs.
The drug "Cefatoxin" instruction recommends the use in the treatment of persons suffering from immunodeficiency. This medication is available in the form of powder for injection. In the factory packaging there is a bottle for one dose.
The pharmaceutical preparation “Cefatoxin”, the description of the mechanism of action of which is given by the instructions for use, provides not only the termination of reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, but also the destruction of the causative agent itself. The specified medication is active against a sufficiently large number of microbes, among which there are those that are resistant to other cephalosporins.
The medication acts as follows: half an hour after administration, its maximum concentration is achieved, it is characterized by a good distribution in all tissues and organs of the patient. It is noted that the drug overcomes the blood-brain barrier, due to which it is widely used to eliminate meningitis. A large amount of medication accumulates in the internal organs, skin, musculoskeletal system, cerebrospinal fluid.
The medicine "Cefatoxin", the instruction indicates, is excreted from the patient's body with urine.
The specified medication is indicated for the treatment of infectious diseases of ENT organs; gonorrhea, chlamydia and other diseases of the genitourinary system; blood poisoning; endocarditis; meningitis; infectious lesions of bones, joints, dermis or muscle tissue; diseases of the organs of the reproductive system.
The pharmaceutical preparation “Cefatoxin”, the instruction notes, can be combined with other antibiotics (especially with aminoglycosides).
The maximum activity of the drug was recorded in the treatment of infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues - up to 100%, as well as in the treatment of meningitis - 95%.
The optimal dosage is determined by the attending physician. The necessary amount of medication depends on the condition of the patient and the severity of the disease. The drug is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Injections are made at intervals of twelve hours (provided that the severity of the disease is mild). The specialist may decide to reduce this period to eight hours. In severe cases, the interval can be reduced to six hours.
The indicated medication is contraindicated for use by women in early pregnancy, persons with individual intolerance to antibiotic drugs, as well as patients suffering from renal failure.
Side effects develop extremely rarely, they usually disappear after discontinuation of the drug.
When using this pharmaceutical product for more than ten days, it is recommended to perform a blood test. When using the drug by a nursing mother, natural feeding should be stopped. The amount of medication is determined solely by the doctor, it depends on the condition of the patient's kidneys.
In people suffering from diseases of the intestines or stomach, the use of this drug does not exclude the development of severe complications.
Throughout the entire period of therapy, it is recommended to take some multivitamin complex (Supradin, Sana-Sol and others) and a biologically active supplement containing live bifidobacteria (it will ensure the maintenance of intestinal microflora in optimal condition).