Monatrex 250250mg
Capsule
Amico Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Monatrex 250 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Monatrex 250 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Monatrex 250 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Monatrex 250 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Monatrex 250 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Monatrex 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Monatrex 250 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Monatrex 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Monatrex 250 is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, ... View More
Uses of Monatrex 250
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Monatrex 250
- Photosensitivity
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Monatrex 250
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monatrex 250 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Monatrex 250 works
Monatrex 250 is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Monatrex 250 to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder ... View More
- Do not take antacids or medicines containing zinc or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Monatrex 250.
- Discontinue Monatrex 250 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Monatrex 250 affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Indication
Acne, Lyme disease, Uncomplicated gonorrhea, Syphilis, Psittacosis, Q fever, Pleural effusions, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lymphogranuloma venereum, ... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals w/ a full glass of water, in upright position. May be take... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 250-500 mg 6 hrly. Max: 4 g/day. Acne Adult: 250-500 mg daily, in divided doses, for at least 3 mth. Syphi... View More
Child Dose
Oral Children : <8 years: Not recommended >8 y: 25–50 mg/kg/day q6h not to exceed 3 g/day
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl 50-80 mL/min: Dose frequency q8-12hr CrCl 10-50 mL/min: Dose frequency q12-24hr CrCl <10 mL/min: Dose frequency q24hr
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy, lactation, children; renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Tetracycline exhibits its bacteriostatic action by reversibly binding to the 30S subunits of the ribosome, thus preventing protein synthesis and arresti... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ pre-existing SLE, myasthenia gravis. Hepatic and mild to moderate renal impairment. Pregnancy. Patient Counselling Avoid direct exposure to s... View More
Side Effect
>10% Discoloration of teeth and enamel hypoplasia (young children) 1-10% Diarrhea,Nausea,Photosensitivity <1% Anorexia,Abdominal cramps,Antibio... View More
Interaction
Impaired absorption w/ antacids containing divalent and trivalent cations (e.g. Al, Ca, Mg), Fe, Zn and Na bicarbonate preparations, kaolin-pectin, bism... View More
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