Antibiotics are one of those drugs that should be used strictly by prescription to avoid unwanted effects. Therefore, it is not recommended to take such medicines on your own and without the advice of a specialist. In addition, before using them, it is necessary to read all the information about the drug, the source of which is the insert-instruction.
"Sumamed" is a drug that is an antibiotic active against many microorganisms, and is used for various inflammatory diseases: acute and chronic laryngitis and sinusitis, bronchitis of unspecified origin, urethritis, as well as inflammation of the urinary tract, cervix and pelvic organs; with infectious dermatitis, streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is worth noting that the frequent use of antibiotics greatly alters the normal intestinal microflora of the human body. Therefore, after prolonged use of such drugs, it is necessary to prescribe prophylactic treatment, which will help to avoidthe possibility of developing dysbacteriosis.
Next, for familiarization with the drug, the instruction is presented: "Sumamed".
Trade name: Sumamed.
Active ingredient: azithromycin.
The drug is available in the form of tablets with a dosage of 125, 250 (described in more detail in "Sumamed" 250: instructions) and 500 mg. There are other forms of release: for example, in bottles of 20 and 30 ml. This type 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 Sumamed (suspension) preparation).
Pharmacological group: azalides (macrolides), antimicrobial drug. Shows a pronounced bacteriostatic, and in high doses and bactericidal activity against gram-negative (Haemophilus influenzae, parainfluenzae; Bordetella pertussis, parapertussis; Legionella pneumophila, Campylobacter jejuni, Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae) and gram-positive bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae, agalactiae, pyogenes; Staphylococcus aureus), some anaerobes (Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides bijus, Peptostreptococcus spp., Treponema palidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Borrellia burgdoferi) and others. However, it is absolutely ineffective against microorganisms that are resistant to erythromycin.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug: it has a high bioavailability even when taken orally, as it is resistant to an acidic environment and is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Has prolongedtype of action, which allows the development of short courses of treatment (from 3 to 5 days) and take it once a day, either one 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, increased fatigue and nervousness; there may be a feeling of palpitations and pain in the chest, various dyspeptic disorders, pancreatitis, the occurrence of liver failure. Allergic reactions to the drug are also possible in the form of anaphylactic shock, angioedema, urticaria.
Attention! This instruction ("Sumamed") is a fact-finding material and requires mandatory prior consultation with your doctor. If this is not possible, the original instruction "Sumamed" from the manufacturer is required.
