FAMACIN

Famacin prevents bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to 1 or more of the penicillin-binding proteins, resulting in the inhibition of the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in the bacterial cell walls.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

Your physician’s medication dose is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. Take it at a fixed time every day to make you remember it better.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries regarding information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Famacin is used in the following conditions:

Respiratory tract infections
Urinary tract infection
Upper respiratory tract infections
Intra-abdominal infections
Gonorrhea
Urinary tract infections
Gastrointestinal infections
Lower respiratory tract infections
Paratyphoid fever
Typhoid fever
Gastrointestinal infections
Bacterial meningitis
Peritonitis
Endocarditis

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Famacin in people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity or history of hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Famacin may have the following side effects:

Coagulation disorders
Hepatitis
Inj site pain or phlebiti
Haemolytic anaemia
Paraesthesia
Pruritus
Cholestatic jaundice
Leucopenia
Epigastric discomfort
Serum sickness-like reaction
Interstitial nephritis
Erythema multiforme
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Vomiting
Nausea
Encephalopathy
Neutropenia
Thrombocytopenia
Indigestion
Purpura
Joint pain
Nephropathy
Sore mouth
Seizures
Fever
Prolonged prothrombin time
Black hairy tongue
Bacterial or fungal superinfection
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Diarrhea

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. Contact your physician or pharmacist if you see other effects not recorded above.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Acute and chronic lymphatic leukemia
Renal impairment
Patients suspected with or with infectious mononucleosis
Patients with glandular fever
Spirochaete infections (particularly syphilis)
Lactation
Pregnancy
Cytomegalovirus infection

Before taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients, which can cause unfavourable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Famacin may interact with the following medicines:

Sulfinpyrazone
Methotrexate
Allopurinol
Warfarin
Chloroquine
Probenecid
Digoxin

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you simultaneously consume different medications or herbal products. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Electrolyte disorders
Haemolytic reactions
Crystalluria
Diarrhea
Acidosis (parenteral)
Altered consciousness
Vomiting
Coma
Nausea

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Ampitrex
Polypen
Vatacil
Obocil