"Oletetrin": what helps, instructions for use, contraindications

The long-known combined preparation with antibacterial action is "Oletettrin". What helps this medicine? It destroys many bacteria, even those that are insensitive to penicillins. The effectiveness of the drug due to its constituent antibiotics. Tetracycline belongs to the group of bacteriostatic preparations of a wide spectrum of action, and oleandomycin is a macrolide. They strengthen and complement each other's actions. Assign the drug often because of its good tolerability and lack of resistance of microorganisms to it. Another circumstance explains the popularity of the antibiotic Oletetrin. The price is quite low compared to other drugs - about 150 rubles per course. It is produced in tablets or capsules and solution for injections, which makes it possible to choose a more preferable mode of administration.

Features of the "Oletetrina"

The drug is well tolerated by patients, as it does not accumulate in the tissues. It is rapidly absorbed and has a harmful effect on many bacteria and microorganisms. He is active against:

• Staphylococci and streptococci;
• Hemophilia, pertussis and E. coli;
• Salmonella, shigella;
• Chlamydia, mycoplasmas, spirochetes and other microorganisms.

Like most antibiotics, "Oletetrin" does not act on viruses. The drug is also ineffective in fungal diseases. On the contrary, in these cases it can not be taken, since mycosis is one of the side effects of this antibiotic.

"Олеттрин" from what helps?

Assign the drug for many serious bacterial diseases. Even those infections that do not respond to penicillin, heals "Oletettrin." What helps the drug?

• From respiratory tract infections: bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, lung abscess (except tuberculosis);
• From sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis and angina;
• From meningitis and sepsis;
• From cholecystitis and pancreatitis;
• From skin infections: furunculosis, carbunculosis and erysipelas;
• From diseases of the genitourinary system: cystitis, pyelonephritis, endometritis, as well as from gonorrhea, chlamydia and others.

There is an experience of successfully curing serious infections with Oletettrin. What helps this medicine yet? They are treated with brucellosis, tularemia, anthrax and amoebic dysentery. It is also used for intestinal infections, colitis and enterocolitis Oletettrin. Comments on this point indicate the successful cure of most patients. The drug is also effective for the prevention of postoperative complications and infections.

"Oletetrin" (tablets): instructions for use

Take the drug can only be prescribed by a doctor. He will help to determine whether it is expedient in this case to drink exactly "Oletettrin", and choose the desired dosage. The course of treatment is usually 1-2 weeks, but if the condition improves, it can be stopped after 5 days. To drink "Oletatrine" you need 4-6 times a day for 1 tablet. Maximum for a day adults can take no more than 2 g of the drug. You need to drink it after eating, but it is unacceptable to combine the medicine with milk, since in this case it will not work at all. Children dosage is set individually, depending on the weight. Because of the violation of absorption of vitamins K and B together with the drug shows their additional reception. But drugs containing calcium, magnesium and iron, reduce the digestibility of the antibiotic.

Contraindications and side effects

Not all patients are allowed to use this drug. Contraindicated "oletetrine" in such cases:

• During pregnancy and lactation;
• Children up to 8 years;
• With violations of the liver and kidneys;
• In case of individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
• Patients with leukopenia.

Reception of this complex antibiotic can cause various side effects. Basically, this is a violation in the work of the gastrointestinal tract:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• stomach ache;
• Inflammation of the oral mucosa - glossitis and stomatitis;
• Dysbiosis;
• Deterioration of appetite.

It is also possible to increase intracranial pressure, dizziness and photophobia. What other side effects can the "Oletaterrin" cause? Reviews of doctors and patients note that against the background of a long reception of this antibiotic, candidiasis, anemia, a deficiency of vitamins K, B and C, a violation of the production of hepatic enzymes and changes in the composition of the blood develop. Sometimes the phenomenon of photosensitization and dyeing of teeth in children were observed. Therefore, taking the drug should be strictly in accordance with the instructions and the doctor's prescription.

Reviews of doctors and patients

The effectiveness of the drug is explained by its combined composition. The bacteriostatic effect of tetracycline is supplemented with macrolide oleandomycin, which is active against microorganisms that are insensitive to other antibiotics. Because doctors with many diseases are appointed precisely "Oletettrin." Comments on its application are noted that it is transferred quite well. The medicine is quickly absorbed and almost non-toxic. Even with prolonged admission, microorganisms can not develop resistance to the action of the drug. Many patients also respond well about the antibiotic "Oletetrin". Its price is available to all people, and good tolerability and effectiveness makes this medicine popular. Many note that after unsuccessful treatment with penicillin or other antibiotics, "Oletetrin" quickly relieved their condition and helped to cope with the infection.

Analogues of the drug "Oletetrin"

This medication has other names: "Tetraolean" or "Sigmamycin". These drugs have the same composition and effectiveness. The most close to them by the way of action of drugs are "Tetracycline" and "Oleandomycin". But their effectiveness is slightly lower. What else can replace the drug "Oletetrin"? Analogues of it can have the same effect, and may be less effective.

• "Ericycline" is the drug closest to "Oletatrine", since it also contains macrolide and tetracycline.
• "Safocid" is a combined preparation containing bacteriostatic agent "Azithromycin", antifungal - Fluconazole "and antimicrobial" Seknidazol ".
• "Tsiprolet" and "Tsifran" are antibiotics of the group of fluoroquinolones, not as effective as "Oletetrin".

If you need to replace the drug with its analogs, you need to get a doctor's consultation. After all, the effect of different antibiotics and the characteristics of their administration may differ significantly.