With inflammatory diseases in mostcases need antibacterial drugs. And cystitis in this regard is no exception. In the acute form of the disease, complex therapy, including antibiotics, is necessary. Often, doctors prescribe "Levomitsetin" for cystitis. This powerful bacteriostatic drug is effective in cases when other similar medicines cannot cope with the problem. Bacteria can not develop resistance to it, so the treatment is effective.
Features of the drug
This antibiotic contains chloramphenicol.It belongs to the group of bacteriostatic drugs of a wide spectrum of action. "Levomycetin" does not kill bacteria, but disrupts metabolic processes in their cells, affecting protein synthesis. It prevents the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, it rarely develops resistance. And many bacteria that are insensitive to the action of penicillins and sulfonamides, die under the influence of "chloramphenicol". The drug is active against staphylococci, streptococci, chlamydia, shigel, mycoplasma, Escherichia coli and other microorganisms.
Getting into the body, "Levomitsetin" quicklyabsorbed. After 2 hours, it is found in the blood, urine, sputum and breast milk. The drug is derived mainly by the kidneys. Therefore, it is so effective in inflammation of the bladder. "Levomycetin" is produced in tablets of 250 and 500 mg or in powder, from which it is necessary to make an injection solution. When treating cystitis at home, it is more convenient to use tablets. Injections are used in case of complications and protracted course of the disease.
Why is Levomycetin prescribed for cystitis?
In most cases, inflammation of the bladderprovokes infection. Therefore, treatment is often not without antibiotics. Women are particularly susceptible to cystitis due to the characteristics of anatomy and physiology. When bacteria enter the bladder, they multiply. And without treatment, this can lead to serious complications: the infection will become chronic or penetrate the kidneys.
Поэтому так часто назначают "Левомицетин" при cystitis in women. After all, this drug is effective against most microorganisms that cause inflammation. Bacteria cannot develop resistance to the drug because of its special mode of action on them. In addition, the effectiveness of "chloramphenicol" in cystitis is due to the fact that it quickly penetrates the kidneys and bladder, acting directly on the inflammatory focus.
The drug begins to act after 2 hoursafter taking. Its activity lasts 6 hours. Especially well helps "Levomitsetin" with cystitis, if it is prescribed in the initial stages of the disease or in complex treatment with other antibiotics. With proper therapy, a reduction in symptoms is observed after 2-3 days.
Contraindications to the drug
This is a very strong antibiotic. Therefore, the decision on treatment should be made by a doctor. After all, there are many contraindications to taking "Levomitsetina":
- Diseases of the liver and kidneys.
- Disruption of the blood system.
- Skin problems: psoriasis, eczema, fungus.
- The period of pregnancy and lactation.
- Children age up to 3 years.
- Allergic reactions.
In some cases, for serious chronic diseases, treatment with this drug may be prescribed. With severe cystitis, it is used in the hospital.
Side effects "Levomitsetina"
Most antibiotics cause many side effects.effects. And "Levomitsetin" is no exception. And because of its strong effect on bacteria, it is sometimes even worse tolerated than other drugs. What can happen when taking Levomycetin? Basically among the side effects the most common problems are:
- Nausea, vomiting, upset stool.
- Blurred vision
- Deterioration in taste, stomatitis.
- Allergic reactions.
- Skin diseases.
- Violation of the cardiovascular system.
- Irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance or depression.
But most often side effects occur ifthe patient himself takes "Levomitsetin" with cystitis or when he changes the norms prescribed by the doctor. High doses of the drug are especially dangerous, which can cause serious disturbances in the blood formation system.
"Levomycetin" for cystitis: instructions for use
Most often used to treat pills.They need to drink 3-4 times a day for half an hour before meals. The capsule is swallowed whole, washed down with plenty of water. If after taking nausea, you can drink them after a meal. But you need to pass at least an hour after the meal. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, but usually therapy does not exceed 7-10 days. If necessary, you can extend the drug to 2 weeks. In particularly advanced cases, "Levomitsetin" is used in the form of injections. They make them 5 days, then go on oral administration.
The necessary dosage of the drug is selected by the doctor withtaking into account the features of the course of the disease and the age of the patient. But do not take more than 2 grams of the drug per day. Therefore, "Levomitsetin" - tablets for cystitis - you need to drink no more than 1 piece (500 mg) 3-4 times a day. Children from 8 to 16 years old are assigned 250 mg capsules. And the younger - enough floor pills. The reception should also be carried out 3-4 times a day to ensure the desired concentration in the body of the active substance.
Features of use of the drug
The use of "chloramphenicol" in cystitis is possibleonly prescribed by a doctor. After all, this drug affects all organs and systems. Those who use Levomycetin for treatment need to know some features of the drug:
- Reduces the absorption of iron and folic acid by the body. Therefore, it is necessary to additionally take multivitamin complexes.
- When taken together with contraceptives can weaken their effect.
- It is impossible to combine the drug with the intake of alcohol and certain drugs: "Pyrazolone", "Sulfonamide", "Phenobarbital", cytostatics.
- Do not self-change, especially to increase the number of tablets, as an overdose can be fatal.
- You can not cancel the drug, if there was an improvement. The course of treatment must be completed.
- Use longer than 2 weeks leads to abnormal liver function.
- Since this antibiotic has a wide spectrum of action, it is effective in complicated infections, as well as for the prevention of inflammation.
Feedback on treatment
This drug is inexpensive - it costs only 40-50rubles. Its effectiveness has passed the test of time. Therefore, so popular "Levomitsetin" with cystitis. The feedback on this treatment is mostly positive. Especially if you start taking the drug in the early stages of the disease, relief can be felt on the second day. There are negative reviews, noting that the drug did not help or caused serious side effects. But this happens most often if the patient is treated independently or does not observe the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
