Urobak SR 100 mg (Capsule (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitrofurantoin |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Prophylaxis of urinary tract infections
- Activity against Escherichia coli
- Activity against Enterococci
- Activity against Staphylococcus aureus
- Activity against Staphylococcus saprophyticus
- Activity against Klebsiella species
- Activity against Enterobacter species
Pharmacology
- Antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections
- High solubility in urine
- Inactivation or alteration of bacterial ribosomal proteins
- Activity against Gram-Positive Aerobes
- Activity against Gram-Negative Aerobes
Dosage
- Dosage for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adults
- Dosage for long-term suppressive therapy in adults
- Dosage for acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adults
- Dosage for long term suppression in adults
- Dosage for prophylaxis in adults
- Dosage for genitourinary surgical prophylaxis in adults
- Dosage for pediatric patients
Administration
- Nitrofurantoin should be taken with food
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids containing Magnesium Trisilicate
- Reduction of absorption by antacids
- Inhibition of renal tubular secretion by uricosuric drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in anuria
- Contraindicated in oliguria
- Contraindicated in significant impairment of renal function
- Contraindicated in pregnant patients at 38-42 weeks
- Contraindicated during labor and delivery
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Nitrofurantoin
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Emesis
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Detection in human breast milk
- Potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants
- Consideration for discontinuation of nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Discontinuation in case of pulmonary reactions
- Avoidance of antacid preparations containing magnesium trisilicate
Overdose Effects
- Occasional incidents of acute overdosage
- No specific symptoms other than vomiting
- Recommendation for induction of emesis
Therapeutic Class
- Systemic Urinary Anti-infective
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children