Uses of Milrixa


Milrixa is a drug commonly prescribed in the treatment of infections. Along learn information about uses, usage and notes when using in the article below, you will know how to use the drug safely and effectively.

1. What is Milrixa?


Milrixa drug is prepared in the form of a solution for intramuscular or intravenous injection, containing the main ingredient is Clindamycin in the form of phosphate salt with a content of 600mg / 4ml and excipients just enough for 1 ampoule of 4ml.
When it comes to Clindamycin, this is an antibiotic belonging to the Lincosamide group. Used in low concentrations, they have a bacteriostatic effect. Meanwhile, used in high concentrations, they have an extremely effective bactericidal effect.
Because the drug is prepared in the form of injection, it is often used in cases of patients with severe infections belonging to the group sensitive to Clindamycin such as Bacteroides fragilis and Staphylococcus aureus. In particular, Milrixa is often used to replace patients who are allergic to penicillin.

2. Indications and contraindications to the drug


Milrixa drug is indicated for the treatment of patients with:
Pneumonia, lung abscess, pleurisy caused by bacteria. Patients with gynecological diseases such as endometritis, pelvic cellulitis, vaginal ring infection, uterine and ovarian abscess caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. People with sensitive terrain often suffer from ringworm, scabies, ringworm, fungus,... Patients with sepsis, osteoarthritis, acute myelitis. Contraindications:
Milrixa is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to clindamycin antibiotics or antibiotics of the lincomycin group. People with a history of colitis, small bowel inflammation or antibiotic-associated colitis should also not take the drug.

3. Usage and dosage of Milrixa


The drug is prepared in the form of a solution, used by intramuscular or intravenous injection with reference doses as follows:
For adults:
Severe infections: Use at a dose of 600-1200mg/day, divided into 2 -4 times. In case of more severe infections: Use at a dose of 1200-2700mg/day, divided into 2-4 times. In case of patients with very severe infections: Dosage according to the doctor's prescription, can be increased to a maximum of 4800mg/day in the case of intravenous infusion for adults. However, patients should be carefully monitored when using the drug. For children:
For infants under 1 month old: Use the drug at a dose of 15-20mg/kg/day, divided into 3-4 times. Pediatric patients over 1 month old to 16 years old: Use the drug at a dose of 20-40mg/kg/day, divided into 3-4 times.

4. Milrixa side effects


During the use of Milrixa, common side effects include:
Skin itching or sometimes peeling of the skin. Antibiotic-associated colitis syndrome, pseudomembranous colitis, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Hypersensitivity reactions with signs such as erythema, maculopapular and urticaria, anaphylaxis. May cause jaundice, neutropenia. Pain at injection site, injection site abscess after intramuscular or intravenous injection. In rare cases, cardiopulmonary arrest and hypotension have been reported when intravenously administered too rapidly.

5. Drug interactions


Use of Milrixa may increase the effect of neuroleptic drugs. Therefore, extreme caution should be exercised in patients receiving this drug.

6. Some notes when using


Do not arbitrarily inject drugs at home to avoid drug shock reactions or inject in the wrong place that can cause paralysis, infection,... Intravenous injection is carried out slowly, absolutely not done quickly because it can lead to danger cardiac arrest. For seriously ill people or infants, pregnant women, and lactating women, it is necessary to use the right dose of medicine and be carefully monitored for timely treatment. If the drug is used for a long time, the patient should regularly check the liver and kidney function regularly. Above is some basic information about the drug Milrixa. Patients need to use the right dose of medicine, supported by infusion by medical professionals to ensure safety for health.

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