Fosmicin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is fosmicin used for?

Fosmicin is a brand of medicine in the form of an injection powder containing the active ingredient fosfomycin sodium. From the preparation, this fluid is introduced into the body through a syringe. Fosfomycin is a type of antibiotic that fights bacterial infections.

This drug is used to treat bacterial infections in the urinary tract, lungs, bones, brain (meningitis) and can only be obtained at pharmacies with a doctor's prescription. This medication may also be prescribed by a doctor for other medicinal purposes.

How do you use fosmicin?

While using this drug, there are a number of things you should know and pay attention to, including the following:

• This medicine will be given to you through a vein with intravenous fluids that have been dripped with fosmicin injection powder.
• The infusion will last for 15-60 minutes, depending on the dose your doctor has given you for your condition.
• This medication may be given to you 2, 3, or 4 times a day.
• The length of time you use the drug will be determined by your doctor based on your body's response to treatment using fosmicin.
• Keep using this medication until the time prescribed by the doctor. Don't stop using the drug even if you feel better.
• This medication will be administered by a medical professional such as a doctor or nurse.

How to store fosmicin?

There are several procedures that you should know when you want to store fosmicin, including the following.

• Keep this medication out of reach and sight of children and pets.
• Keep this medication away from exposure to sunlight or direct light.
• Do not store this medicine in a damp place.
• If you are going to store it in the refrigerator, do not allow it to freeze and make sure the refrigerator temperature is between 2-8 degrees Celsius.
• Do not store this medication in the bathroom.

If you have not used this medicine or its validity period has expired, dispose of this medication in an appropriate manner immediately. Do not flush it in the toilet or drains. Ask your pharmacist or staff from your local waste disposal agency for the proper way to safely dispose of this drug.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage for fosmicin for adults?

Adult dosage for bacterial infections of the urinary tract

2-4 grams are used in 2-4 separate doses. Each dose is dissolved in 100-500 milliliter (mL) of intravenous fluid and is given intravenously with an intravenous needle for 1-2 hours.

Adult dosage for abdominal area surgery

8 grams are used in a single dose administered intravenously for 30-60 minutes before surgery.

Adult dose for kidneys that are not functioning properly

8 mg dose mixed with 500 mL of intravenous fluid which is given as much as 10-15 mL per minute into the body through a vein with an IV needle.

What is the dosage for fosmicin for children?

Children's dosage for bacterial infections of the urinary tract

100-200 mg / kilogram (kg) of body weight are used in 2-4 separate doses. Each dose is dissolved in 100-500 milliliter (mL) of intravenous fluids and administered intravenously with an intravenous needle for 1-2 hours.

In what dosage is fosmicin available?

Fosmicin is available in the form of injection powder: 1 gram, 2 gram

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using fosmicin?

As with the use of other drugs, fosmicin can also pose a risk of side effects from using the drug. Serious side effects include:

• Allergic reactions, although rare, but maybe this side effect occurs. Symptoms include difficulty breathing and swallowing, wheezing or wheezing, dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, tongue, and itching and skin rashes.
• Acute diarrhea that doesn't go away which is usually characterized by abdominal pain or fever which may also be a sign of colitis.
• Jaundice which is characterized by yellow skin and eyes.
• Muscles feel stiff and weak, and the heartbeat becomes irregular.
• There is swelling, pain, or a burning sensation in the area around the vein where the IV was given for your condition.
• You are more prone to cuts and bruises than usual.

If you experience any of the conditions mentioned above, please contact your doctor immediately and seek immediate medical care. There are also side effects that are milder but more common, such as:

• Stomach ache
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath, or shortness of breath
• Decreased appetite
• Get tired more easily
• Headache

These side effects will go away more easily on their own. However, if it doesn't go away, contact your doctor immediately.

Warnings & Precautions

What should be known before using fosmicin?

Before deciding to use this drug, make sure you know the following:

• Do not use this medication if you have an allergy to fosmicin or the active ingredient in it, fosfomycin. Talk to your doctor if your doctor is still prescribing this medication for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have certain health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hypernatremia or high levels of sodium in the blood, kidney problems, and certain hormonal diseases.
• There are side effects of using the drug that can cause dizziness and difficulty concentrating. If you experience this, do not drive, operate heavy equipment, or do other activities that require high concentration.
• Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.
• Do not give this medicine to other people, even if that person also has the same condition as you.

Is fosmicin safe for use by pregnant and lactating women?

Before using this drug, first consult your doctor whether this drug can have a negative impact on you and your baby. It is not certain whether this drug can be consumed by a baby who is in the womb or a baby who is breastfeeding. Only use this medicine if the doctor states that the benefits of using the drug outweigh the risks of use that may occur to you and your baby.

Interaction

What medicines may interact with fosmicin?

Drug interactions can increase the risk of side effects or how the drugs work in your body. Therefore, always record all medicines that you have used, are currently, or intend to use, including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, multivitamins, and herbal products.

Since this drug is given intravenously, drug interactions are almost impossible. However, the following is a list of drugs that should not be used with fosmicin, including:

• balsalazide
• bcg
• metoclopramide
• cholera vaccine
• typhoid vaccine

What foods and alcohol can interact with fosmicin?

Certain medications should not be consumed at mealtimes or when eating certain types of food because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco-derived products with certain drugs can also cause interactions.

However, fosmicin given intravenously by intravenous fluids may not have the possibility to interact with the food and alcohol you consume. For more details, contact your doctor or medical professional.

What health conditions can interact with fosmicin?

Using fosmicin might interact with some of the health conditions you have, such as:

• colitis, which is inflammation of the intestine
• hemodialysis, or dialysis
• the kidneys are not functioning properly

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

It is almost impossible for you to miss a dose of this drug because the dose you are taking will be given by a medical professional such as a doctor or nurse. However, if you accidentally miss a dose of this medication, discuss it with your doctor.

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