MACROLIN

Macrolin is a medication prescribed in treating bacterial infections in various areas of the body. Additionally, it is used in combination with other medications to treat H. pylori-induced duodenal ulcers. Infection with the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) can also be prevented and treated with macrolin.

Moreover, macrolin is a member of the macrolide antibiotics drug class. It functions by eradicating bacteria or stopping their growth. However, this medication won’t help with the flu, the cold, or any other viral infections.

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

The medication dose your physician has given 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. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

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

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Macrolin is used in the following conditions:

acute maxillary sinusitis
helicobacter pylori infection
acute otitis media
community-acquired pneumonia
uncomplicated skin infections
acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
pharyngitis/tonsillitis

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

Warnings

Do not use Macrolin in people with the following conditions:

cholestatic jaundice
hypersensitivity to macrolin, erythromycin, or any macrolide antibacterial drugs
cardiac arrhythmias

Side Effects

Macrolin may have the following side effects:

taste perversion
vomiting
abdominal pain
nausea
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 particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

fluid retention
sickle-cell disease
premalignant or malignant myeloid condition
pregnancy
osteoporotic bone disease
lactation
heart failure

Prior to 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 unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Macrolueco may interact with the following medicines:

Dicumarol
Tetanus Toxoid
Rifapentine
Tacrolimus
Rifampin
Ceftazidime
Fosphenytoin
Chlorpropamide
Phenytoin
Cyclosporine
Tolbutamide

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 consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. 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

If an overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available Brands:

Filgrastim
Filgrastim-aafi
Filgrastim-sndz
Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor
Tbo-filgrastim