For infections of the respiratory tract will help 'Sulfadimetoksin'. Instructions for use

Chemotherapy drug "Sulfadimetoksin" instructions for use refers 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 of the drug in question is "Sulfadimethoxinum".

This drug is part of the long-acting pharmacological group of sulfonamides. He is active in pyogenic cocci, Friedlander's rod, dysentery bacteria.

Medicinal form - tablets that do not have a smell, white or cream-colored. In water, the substance is almost insoluble, little soluble in alcohol. It dissolves well in hydrochloric acid, caustic solutions. Excipients: gelatin, aerosil, calcium, starch. The drug is low-toxic, has no teratogenic effect .

The medicine is excreted in the urine, with the exception of the possibility of crystalluria. This feature indicates the wide possibilities of using the drug "Sulfadimetoksin". 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, E. coli, streptococci and pneumococci was noted.

Medicinal preparation "Sulfadimetoksin" - indications:

• Pneumonia.
• Angina.
• Inflammation of the urinary tract.
• Erysipelas inflammations.
• Wound infection.
• Pyoderma.
• Gonorrhea.
• Otitis.
• Dysentery.
• Purulent wounds.
• Sinusitis.

Contraindication to the use of the drug "Sulfadimetoksin" instructions for use calls hypersensitivity. It is also contraindicated if a history of toxic-allergic reactions to sulfanilamides is present. Dysfunction of the liver and kidneys is also a condition that limits the use of the drug "Sulfadimethoxin".

Instructions for use do not recommend its use if the patient has heart failure. It is not used in the pathology of hematopoiesis.

The drug "Sulfadimetoksin" - application:

How is the prescribed medicine prescribed and used? It should be noted that any self-treatment may not be safe. Especially when it comes to treatment with potent drugs or antibiotics. With regard to the drug "Sulfadimetoksin", the instruction for use gives such recommendations: it should start with taking one gram.

This is the first day of therapy. Then a half-gram of "Sulfadimethoxin" a day is taken. Children receive 25 mg / kg on the first day of treatment. In the following days of treatment they receive 12.5 mg / kg.

During treatment, it is necessary to constantly monitor the patient's body. In particular, we are talking about monitoring the composition of urine and blood. The course of therapy is from one week to ten days.

Interacting with other drugs, this drug can increase the activity of antibiotics, bactericidal agents. Including, we are talking about erythromycin, tetracycline, lincomycin. When the described agent is used together with barbiturates, PASK, the activity of the drug "Sulfadimethoxin" is enhanced.

Nothing is known about cases of overdose with this medication, but in case of any side effects the dose should be immediately reduced. It is also obvious that an urgent consultation with an appropriate specialist - a doctor in charge - is needed.

Side effects : dyspepsia, headache. Possible allergic reactions, such as fever, the appearance of rashes.