Epamycetin250mg
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Consuming alcohol while taking Epamycetin may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (... View More |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Epamycetin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Epamycetin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Epamycetin may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Epamycetin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epamycetin may not be needed... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Epamycetin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Epamycetin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cann... View More
Uses of Epamycetin
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Epamycetin
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
How to use Epamycetin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epamycetin is to be taken empty stomach.
How Epamycetin works
Epamycetin is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry o... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Epamycetin to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- 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
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Epamycetin if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Indication
Tetracycline-resistant cholera, typhoid, brain abscesses, meningitis, Granuloma inguinale, Anthrax, Listeriosis, Gas gangrene, Whipple's disease, gastro... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Adult Dose
Adult: PO Susceptible infections 50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses, may increase to 100 mg/kg/day in more severe infections. Hepatic impairment: Dose ... View More
Child Dose
PO Susceptible infections Child: Premature and full-term neonates: 25 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Full-term infants >2 wk: 50 mg/kg/day in 4 divid... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity or toxic reaction to the drug; pregnancy, lactation; porphyria; parenteral admin for minor infections or as prophylaxis; pre... View More
Mode of Action
Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by pept... View More
Precaution
Impaired renal or hepatic function; premature and full-term neonates. Monitor plasma concentrations to avoid toxicity. Lactation: enters breast milk;... View More
Side Effect
<1% Nightmares,Headache,Rash,Diarrhea,Stomatitis,Enterocolitis,Nausea,Vomiting,Bone marrow suppression,Aplastic anemia,Peripheral neuropathy,Optic neur... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: enters breast milk; discontinue drug or do not nurse
Interaction
Decreased effects of iron and vitamin B12 in anaemic patients. Phenobarbitone and rifampin reduce efficacy of chloramphenicol. Impairs the action of ora... View More
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