Firmac 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 225.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Firmac
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Healthcare
Description
- Belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Effective against a wide variety of infections
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of ear infections
- Treatment of eye infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections
- Prophylaxis for pre and post-operative care
- Treatment of other infections
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms
- Specific binding to the 50S subunit or 70S ribosome
- Active against many Gram-positive bacteria
- Active against some Gram-negative bacteria
- Active against mycoplasmas and chlamydia
DosageAndAdministration
- Adult dosage: 250-500 mg every six hours for mild to moderate infections
- Dosage may be increased for severe cases
- Elderly dosage: No special recommendation
- Dosage for children aged 2 to 8 years
- Dosage for infants and children up to 2 years
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
- May increase serum theophylline levels
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
SideEffects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Mild abdominal discomfort after oral administration
- Occasional nausea and vomiting
PregnancyAndLactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity or toxicity in human studies
- Caution advised for pregnant patients and lactating mothers
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Careful use in patients with impaired hepatic function
OverdoseEffects
- Discontinue in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug required
TherapeuticClass
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of suspension
- Shake the bottle to loosen powder
- Store reconstituted suspension in a cool and dry place
StorageConditions
- Store below 25°C temperature
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Related Brands
- Etrocin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension) - beximco-pharmaceuticals-ltd
- Etrocin 500 mg (Tablet) - beximco-pharmaceuticals-ltd
- Ethro 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension) - pharmadesh-laboratories-ltd
- Eryzen 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension) - zenith-pharmaceuticals-ltd
- Eryzen 500 mg (Tablet) - zenith-pharmaceuticals-ltd