Furagin: reviews and recommendations

The international name of the antibiotic Furagin - Furazidine, according to the active substance of the drug. It is available in capsules, powder for injection, mortar for external use and tablets.

What is Furagin intended for? The doctors' reviews suggest that this drug, which is derived from Nitrofuran, is well taken with some gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, acting on the synthesis of nucleic acids. The drug is dangerous for Shigella spp, Streptococcus spp, Klebsiella spp, Staphylococcus spp, Klebsiella spp, and a number of other pathogens.

Furagin, the opinions of specialists are unambiguous, bacteriostatic and bactericidal. This means that, at the lowest concentration, furazidine contained in the medicine stops the growth of the microorganism and their reproduction, and in the higher levels kills them.

In order for the drug to completely cope with the disease, you need to apply it correctly. And it's not just about the correct choice of dosage, but also about the circle of diseases in which Furagin acts better than other antibiotics, and also about its correct reception.

The drug is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory-infectious diseases: urethritis, cystitis, purulent arthritis or pyelonephritis. He perfectly copes with pathogens of keratitis, female sexual infections. Drug solutions are used for washing with peritonitis, conjunctivitis, burns. In addition, the drug is used to prevent infection in complex operations.

The disadvantage of the drug is that Furagin is contraindicated in pregnancy, liver and nervous system diseases. Just like with kidney failure, hypersensitivity, some other diseases. Furagin for children under 1 year is also not prescribed - the drug is very strong, it can negatively affect the baby's body.

Is it possible to hope that there will be no adverse reactions in the treatment with this remedy? Furagin, reviews of patients who took it, confirm this, affects everyone in different ways, however, like any other medicinal compounds. In some patients, it can cause allergic reactions (rash, swelling, itching). Some complained of dizziness, weakness. Some patients reported vomiting, headache, intestinal disorders, or abnormalities in the activity of the stomach. However, vomiting, diarrhea and nausea from the drug "Furagin", the reviews confirm this, are extremely rare. Significantly, the appetite decreases.

With a possible overdose, it is recommended to drink more water, treat the symptoms, and it is better to do this in a clinic.

Furagin, reviews and doctors, and patients in this matter are unified, helps when it is correctly taken. Usually the appointment scheme is appointed by a specialist who takes into account the characteristics of the patient's body, its diagnosis, age, weight.

Preparation of injections is somewhat different from simple dilution with water. The drug is dissolved in a hot liquid for injection. The resulting solution is immediately filtered, poured into glass containers of chemically neutral glass, sterilized by steam, necessarily flowing, at 110 ° 30-45 minutes. It is because of this complex process of preparing injections that injections of the drug are recommended to be placed in a hospital.

Treatment with tablets for adults usually begins with taking 2 pieces (100 mg) four times a day, and then decreases to 300 mg per day. For prevention, 50 mg of the drug is enough. The course of treatment never lasts more than 8 days. If the improvement does not occur, the treatment is interrupted and repeated after two weeks.

During the reception of the drug, "Furagin" is usually prescribed plenty of drink and some antihistamines. Such measures help to prevent allergic reactions that can occur during treatment with large doses of the drug.