Antibiotics are one of those drugswhich should be applied strictly on prescription to avoid undesirable effects. Therefore, it is not recommended to take such drugs independently and without the recommendations of a specialist. In addition, before using them it is necessary to read all the information about the preparation, the source of which is the insert-instruction.
Sumamed is a drug that isantibiotic, active against many microorganisms, and used in various diseases of inflammatory nature: acute and chronic laryngitis and sinusitis, bronchitis of unspecified genesis, urethritis, as well as inflammation of the urinary tract, cervix and pelvic organs; with infectious dermatitis, streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis, gastric and duodenal ulcer. It is worth noting that the frequent use of antibiotics greatly changes the normal intestinal microflora of the human body. Therefore, after prolonged use of such agents, it is necessary to prescribe prophylactic treatment, which will help to avoid the possibility of dysbiosis.
Next to get acquainted with the drug instruction is presented: "Sumamed."
Trade name: "Sumamed."
Active ingredient: azithromycin.
The drug is available in the form of tablets dosage.125, 250 (described in more detail in “Sumamed” 250: instruction) and 500 mg. There are other forms of release: for example, in bottles of 20 and 30 ml. This type of red is intended for the preparation of suspensions with a concentration of 100 mg / 200 mg per 5 ml of solution (describes the instructions for use attached to the drug "Sumamed" (suspension)).
Pharmacological group:azalides (macrolides), antimicrobial drug. Shows a profound history of art and culture, aesthetic and aesthetic and aesthetic. ), some anaerobes (Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides bijus, Peptostreptococcus spp., Treponema palidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Borrellia burgdoferi), etc. However, it is absolutely ineffective against microorganisms that show resistance to erythromycin.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug:It has high bioavailability even when administered orally, since it is resistant to acidic conditions and is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It has a prolonged type of action that allows you to develop short courses of treatment (from 3 to 5 days) and take it once a day, either an hour before meals, or two hours after meals, in the form of tablets or capsules. Infusion is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia and infectious and inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.
Side effects are manifested by dizziness,drowsiness, fatigue and nervousness; possible feeling of palpitations and chest pain, various dyspeptic disorders, pancreatitis, the occurrence of liver failure. Allergic reactions to the drug in the form of anaphylactic shock, angioedema, urticaria are also possible.
Attention!This instruction ("Sumamed") is an introductory material and requires mandatory prior consultation with your doctor. If it is impossible, the original Sumamed instruction from the manufacturer is required.
