Pharmaceutical preparation "Cefatoxin". Instructions for use

Pharmaceutical preparation "Cefatoxin", instruction for use indicates, refers to the third generation cephalosporin antibiotics. It is the most effective medicine used to eliminate serious infections of an infectious nature, localized in the genitourinary system, internal organs.

The drug "Cefatoxin" is recommended for use in the treatment of people with immunodeficiency. This medication is available in the form of powder for injection. In the original packaging there is a bottle for one dose.

The pharmaceutical preparation "Cefatoxin", the description of the mechanism of its influence gives instructions for use, ensures not only the cessation of the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, but also the destruction of the causative agent of the disease itself. This drug is active against a fairly large number of microbes, among which there are those that are resistant to the effects of other cephalosporins.

The drug acts as follows: half an hour after administration, its maximum concentration is reached, it is characterized by good spread across all tissues and organs of the patient. It is noted that the drug overcomes the blood-brain barrier, so it is widely used to eliminate meningitis. A large amount of medicament accumulates in the internal organs, skin integuments, musculoskeletal system, cerebrospinal fluid.

The drug "Cefatoxin", the instruction indicates, is removed from the patient's body with urine.

This medication is indicated for the treatment of infectious diseases of the ENT organs; Gonorrhea, chlamydia and other ailments of the genitourinary system; Contamination of blood; Endocarditis; Meningitis; Infectious lesions of bones, joints, dermis or muscle tissue; Diseases of the organs of the reproduction system.

The pharmaceutical preparation "Cefatoxin", the instruction notes, can be combined with other antibiotics (in particular with aminoglycosides).

The maximum activity of the drug is fixed in the treatment of infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues - up to 100%, as well as with the treatment of meningitis - 95%.

The optimal dosage is determined by the attending physician. The necessary amount of medication depends on the patient's condition and severity of the disease. The drug is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Injections are made at intervals of twelve hours (provided that the severity of the disease is mild). A specialist may decide to reduce this gap to eight hours. In especially severe cases, the interval can be reduced to six hours.

This medication is contraindicated for use by women in early pregnancy, individuals with intolerance to antibiotics, and patients suffering from kidney failure.

Side effects develop extremely rarely, they pass, usually after the drug is discontinued.

When using this pharmaceutical product for more than ten days, it is recommended that the blood condition be analyzed. When using the drug as a lactating mother, breastfeeding should be stopped. The amount of medication is determined solely by the doctor, it depends on the condition of the patient's kidneys.

In persons suffering from intestinal or stomach diseases, against the background of using this drug, development of severe complications is not ruled out.

During the entire period of therapy it is recommended to take any multivitamin complex (the drug "Supradin", "Sana-Sol" and others) and a biologically active supplement containing live bifidobacteria (it will ensure the maintenance of the intestinal microflora in the optimal state).