A-Mycin Tablet
A-Mycin Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
03Uses
Treatment of Bacterial infections
04How It Works
A-Mycin Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of A-Mycin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
A-Mycin Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
07Side Effects
A-Mycin Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
08Safety Information
Kidney:CAUTION
A-Mycin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of A-Mycin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
A-Mycin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of A-Mycin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking A-Mycin Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn’t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking A-Mycin Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
References
Sources and references
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 801.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 117-20.
Azithromycin. Frimley, Camberley: Sandoz Ltd.; 2006 . view
Azithromycin. Camberley, Surrey: Sandoz Limited; 2004 . view
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation . view
