"Furadonin" - an antibiotic or not? The drug "Furadonin": action, advantages, contraindications

On the modern pharmacological market, there is a wide variety of drugs that are used to treat inflammatory processes in the bladder. The experience and results of many studies show that "Furadonin" belongs to one of the main places among the most effective drugs used to combat this unpleasant disease.

Many people are interested in the answer to the question: "" Furadonin "- an antibiotic or not?" This medicine belongs to the drugs of the pharmacological group of nitrofurans. This antimicrobial agent of a specialized spectrum of action is used most often in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary system, the occurrence of which was provoked by bacteria and other harmful organisms.

"Furadonin" for acute and chronic cystitis

The body very easily absorbs this drug, so it is quickly excreted in the urine. When used, the concentration of it in the blood is rather insignificant. Because of the good solubility in various fluids, "Furadonin" gives the urine a darker shade.

It should also be noted the activity of this drug in relation to other types of bacteria:

• Staphylococcus aureus;
• Gram-positive aerobes;
• Enterococci;
• Gram-negative aerobes.

The form of the drug is a small yellow tablet that has a bitter taste. In addition to cystitis, the drug can be used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary system, which include:

• pyelitis;
• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• Pyelonephritis.

"Furadonin" is often used to prevent a variety of infections. This is due to the fact that not everyone knows the answer to the question whether "Furadonin" is an antibiotic or not.

Effect of the drug

When you use "Furadonin" in the form of tablets, the active substances are quickly absorbed into the intestinal cavity within 3-4 hours. After that, nitrofurantoin, which is its active ingredient, enters the lymph and blocks the spread of the infection. Tablets "Furadonin" (from which are accepted and as will be described below) have a direct effect on the enzymes of microbial cells carrying hydrogen molecules. Thus, there is a destruction of metabolic processes in bacteria, which provokes complete destruction of pathogenic microorganisms.

This drug, unlike antibiotics, does not have a systemic effect on the microflora. Its effect is selective and extends only to a certain range of strains of microorganisms.

Local influence on the urinary organs not only stops the increase in pathogenic microorganisms, but also significantly increases the overall immunity. Therefore, during the application of "Furadonin" other inflammatory processes in the human body are eliminated. In the treatment of cystitis, for example, the drug has a beneficial effect on organs such as the kidneys, urethra and urinary ducts.

Since "Furadonin" is characterized by antiseptic properties, it promotes wound healing and the treatment of lesions in internal organs.

Similar medications

To some extent, the drug "Furadonin" is unique. There are no analogues of it in the type of the main active substance. If we talk about the effect, then it can be replaced with such drugs:

• Furazidine;
• Furamag;
• Furasol;
• Furagin;
• "Furazolidone."

In order to conduct local treatment of various inflammatory processes, "Furacilin" is often used. These medicines also belong to the antibacterial group.

Many can not determine what to choose: "Furadonin" or "Furagin", not knowing that it is practically the same medicine. But since "Furagin" is a domestic preparation, it is most often preferred in the treatment of cystitis. Most likely, this is due to its relatively low cost.

Advantages

During treatment, "Furadonin", as well as "Furagin", there is no oppression of the overall immunological resistance of the body (this is the case with antibiotics). On the contrary, nitrofurans significantly increase the degree of immunity. This is facilitated by the fact that the phagocytic activity of the leukocyte bodies is increasing.

The drug "Furadonin" increases the complementary binding characteristics of blood serum, as well as the absorption and adsorption capacity of liver and spleen RES.

When using the drug, postvaccinal immunity is not formed, since strains of pathogenic microorganisms practically do not develop resistance to the active substance. The treatment requires a lower concentration of the drug in the blood than with the use of antibiotics.

This drug is often used for re-treatment and prevention of relapses.

In addition, there is another undeniable advantage, which is "Furadonin" - the price, the testimonials of which indicate that this drug is available for a wide range of population. Also, numerous comments in various medical forums suggest that discomfort disappears by the end of the first day after taking this medication. In addition, the average cost of medicine in pharmacies of our state is approximately 110 rubles.

Side effects of the drug

When taking this substance, some patients feel the occurrence of quite unpleasant side effects, which can be expressed:

• Allergy;
• Nausea;
• Heartburn;
• Dizziness;
• Decrease or total loss of appetite;
• Increased sweating;
• Pain in the stomach;
• Insomnia;
• Headaches.

In the instructions to this medication (which describes what the "Furadonin" tablets are, what are accepted and how) there is a warning. It refers to the fact that if any of the above adverse reactions occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor.

Application Features

In order to reduce the impact of side effects, you should take the drug only during meals or immediately afterwards. Thus it is necessary to use as much water as possible.

"Furadonin" (an antibiotic or not, it is very difficult to identify an ordinary person) can not be taken by pregnant and lactating women. This is due to the fact that the active ingredient has a toxic effect on the baby. In practice, the drug is not prescribed only during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and after it can be used only under the strict supervision of a doctor. The medication is not recommended for children under the age of 1 month.

Elderly patients should use this medication with great caution. In addition, patients are undesirable to engage in driving a vehicle or any other activity directly associated with increased concentration. This is due to the fact that the drug causes drowsiness.

It is strictly forbidden to take any alcoholic beverages while treating Furadonin.

Contraindications

As well as other medicinal preparations, "Furadonin" has a number of contraindications. These include:

• Acute or chronic renal failure, violations of their excretory function;
• Chronic heart failure 2-3 stages;
• Chronic hepatitis;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• Acute porphyria;
• Oliguria;
• Deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
• Individual intolerance to the patient components of the drug.

Interaction with other drugs

Doctors do not recommend taking "Furadonin" (analogues of it) complete with those drugs that lower the acidity of urine. This is due to a significant decrease in the effectiveness of the medical device with a low level of acidity.

Also it is impossible to simultaneously apply "Furadonin" with drugs that block tubular secretion. Because in this case, the volume of the active ingredient in the urine decreases. This leads to the fact that there is no antibacterial effect.

Based on all the above written, it is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to the question: "" Furadonin "- an antibiotic or not?" But since it is characterized by a specific composition and narrow-directed action, it is a more effective tool in comparison with systemic antibiotics having a broad character of action. For a successful result, you must follow the doctor's recommendations and go through the entire course of treatment.