What is fosfomycin used to treat?
Fosfomycin is used to treat urinary tract infection and cystitis (bladder infection) in women. This medicine is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
What is Fosfocil 500mg?
Fosfomycin, taken orally, is indicated in the treatment of non-complicated urinary tract infections, infections of the gastrointestinal tract and dermatological infections caused by micro-organisms sensitive to its action. Capsules to be taken whole, with water, before or after meals.
Is fosfomycin a strong antibiotic?
Is fosfomycin a strong antibiotic? Antibiotic resistance is extremely common among Enterobacteriaceae uropathogens. Fosfomycin was the most effective antibiotic. Furthermore, MDR and ESBL producer isolates have a fosfomycin sensitivity of over 90%.
What kind of antibiotic is fosfomycin?
Fosfomycin is a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic that interferes with cell wall synthesis in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria (11).
What are the side effects of fosfomycin?
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, upset stomach, mild diarrhea;
- headache, dizziness;
- weakness;
- sore throat, runny nose;
- back pain; or.
- vaginal itching or discharge.
What is the best time to take fosfomycin?
Fosfomycin is for oral administration and should be taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or at least 2 hours after meals and preferably before bedtime after emptying the bladder. The contents of a sachet should be dissolved in a glass of water and taken immediately after its preparation.
What are the side effects of fosfomycin tromethamine?
What are the side effects of Fosfomycin (Monurol)?
- nausea, upset stomach, mild diarrhea;
- headache, dizziness;
- weakness;
- sore throat, runny nose;
- back pain; or.
- vaginal itching or discharge.
What happens if you have a UTI for too long?
The main danger associated with untreated UTIs is that the infection may spread from the bladder to one or both kidneys. When bacteria attack the kidneys, they can cause damage that will permanently reduce kidney function. In people who already have kidney problems, this can raise the risk of kidney failure.
Is fosfomycin safe for kidneys?
Due to reduced excretion of drug and limited data, fosfomycin trometamol is contraindicated in severe renal failure (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min), haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and haemofiltration (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Can I pee after taking fosfomycin?
Drink extra fluids so you will pass more urine while you are using this medicine. This will keep your bladder working well and help prevent bladder problems.