Antibiotic fusafungin: what is it, how to apply it and where it is contained

With some bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract, local bactericidal agents are effective. One of the most famous is the antibiotic fusafungin. What is it, know those who have a sinusitis or angina doctor appointed "Bioparox". This aerosol as an active substance contains fusafungin. Use drugs on its basis alone or as part of complex therapy. They are well combined with systemic antibiotics, strengthening and supplementing their action.

Fusafungin: what is it?

This antibiotic was isolated from a single species of fungus, which possesses bactericidal properties. Only fusafungin is used topically. It is mainly produced in the form of aerosols for irrigation of the mouth, throat and nose. This antibiotic is effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and even against fungi that parasitize the human body. And microorganisms can not develop resistance to it. The drug penetrates only into the respiratory system during inspiration, but does not enter the blood. Fusafungin particles settle on the mucosa, which increases its effectiveness.

Effect of the drug

With topical application, fusafungin remains on the mucosa and has the following effect:

• Removes inflammation.
• Reduces edema and mucus secretion.
• Improves nasal breathing.
• Increases local immunity.

When applicable

Quite often, with infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, fusafungin is prescribed. Instructions for use recommend doing this in such cases:

• For the treatment of sinusitis and sinusitis;
• With rhinopharyngitis, rhinitis and tonsillitis;
• For the complex treatment of laryngitis and tracheitis;
• For inhalation with bronchitis;
• For prevention of complications after tonsillectomy.

In complicated cases, it is recommended that antibiotic systemic action should be used simultaneously with fusafungin at signs of bacterial infection.

In what preparation is this substance

The most famous medicine on the basis of fusafungin is the spray Bioparox. It is often prescribed even to children in the complex treatment of complicated respiratory infections. It effectively removes inflammation and swelling of the mucosa and quickly facilitates breathing. It is compulsory to comply with all prescriptions of the doctor regarding the preparation and the rules for using attachments. "Bioparox" can not be used for more than 7 days, as well as when an allergic reaction occurs.

Side effects and contraindications to use

In some cases, the drug may cause laryngospasm or severe allergic reactions. This is due to the individual intolerance of the main active substance called fusafungin. Instruction for use does not recommend prescribing drugs on its basis to children under 3 years of age, pregnant women and breastfeeding. It is not recommended to use it for patients with asthma because of the danger of bronchospasm.

Due to the nature of the application, only local side effects can be after using a substance such as fusafungin. What it is? Most often this is dryness of the mucous membranes, burning, coughing and sneezing, an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth. There are also general allergic reactions - nausea or urticaria, but very rarely.

Fusafungin: instruction

The price of the medicine "Bioparox", the most famous drug on the basis of this antibiotic, is 500 rubles. But it needs no more than 5 days, so the bottle is enough for 3-4 courses of treatment. Dosage and duration of therapy are prescribed depending on the disease and age of the patient. Only with the help of inhalations fusafungin is used. What it is? The drug is sold in the form of an aerosol with two nozzles: for the mouth and nose. In the treatment of rhinitis and sinusitis produce 4 injections in each nostril adults and 1-2 children 3-4 times a day. Up to 18 years, the interval between two uses of the drug should be at least 6 hours, adults can use an aerosol every 4 hours. For treatment of laryngitis and diseases of the middle respiratory tract, another inhalation is used. The dosage of the drug is the same, but each injection should be carried out on inhalation, so that the drug penetrates deeper. It is recommended that you hold your breath for a few seconds. It should be prevented from getting an antibiotic in the eyes, especially carefully it is necessary to carry out inhalations to children. Treatment is not recommended for more than 10 days, as in such cases, the development of superinfection is possible.

Analogues of fusaphungin

The same action has antibacterial preparations of local action for the oral cavity and nose. It is possible to note such: "Грамцидин", "Гексорал", "Tantum Verde" and others. This is also a spray that has an anti-inflammatory effect. But the most effective drug is still fusafungin. Analogues of it are produced not only in the form of a spray, there are drops in the nose: "Isofra" or "Polidex", and also resorption tablets for the treatment of sore throat: Grammidine, Pharyngosept and others.