Umactin 25 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

Indications

• Treatment of urinary tract infections
• Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
• Targeted bacteria strains

Pharmacology

• Antibacterial agent for urinary tract infections
• Highly soluble in urine
• Inactivates or alters bacterial ribosomal proteins
• Active against specific bacteria strains

Dosage

• Different dosage forms for adults and children
• Recommended dosages for different conditions
• Dosage adjustments for long-term therapy

Administration

• Should be taken with food

Interaction

• Interacts with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
• Inhibits renal tubular secretion of certain drugs

Contraindications

• Anuria, oliguria, or significant renal impairment
• Contraindicated in pregnant patients at 38-42 weeks, during labor and delivery
• Known hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

• Frequent adverse events: nausea, headache, flatulence
• Less common adverse events: diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, constipation, emesis, dizziness, drowsiness

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category B
• Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
• Detected in human breast milk in trace amounts

Precautions & Warnings

• Discontinue if pulmonary reactions occur
• Avoid antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate

Overdose Effects

• Acute overdosage results in vomiting
• Induction of emesis recommended

Therapeutic Class

• Systemic Urinary Anti-infective

Storage Conditions

• Do not store above 30°C
• Keep away from light and out of the reach of children

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