Uses of Syratam

The main active ingredient in the drug Siratam 500mg / 100ml is the antibiotic Levofloxacin hemihydrate, the content of 5 mg / ml and the excipients. Syratam is prepared in the form of an infusion solution, vial of 100ml. The drug is manufactured by Korea Pharma, Korea Pharma Co., Ltd. and circulated on the market under registration number VN-10828-10.

2.1. The effect of Levofloxacin The effect of the active ingredient Levofloxacin hemihydrate is the same as the main effect of the drug Siratam 500mg/100ml. Levofloxacin is a derivative of the Quinolone class of antibiotics, which has an antibacterial effect by inhibiting bacterial DNA production by inhibiting the Gyrase and Topoisomerase IV complexes. Levofloxacin has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus or pneumococci. The antibiotic Levofloxacin has great bioavailability, the rate of binding to plasma proteins is 30-40%, the drug is metabolized largely by the liver and eliminated mainly in the urine. Levofloxacin is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and genital infections. Levofloxacin antibiotics need to be taken according to the doctor's prescription.
2.2. Indications of the drug Siratam The antibiotic Siratam is used to treat mild, moderate and severe infections in adults > 18 years old such as:
Treatment of respiratory infections: chronic bronchitis, inflammation community-acquired lung disease, acute sinusitis; Treatment of infectious diseases in the urinary and genital systems: pyelonephritis, prostatitis, urinary tract infections; Treatment of infectious diseases of the skin and skin tissue.

3.1. Dosage of the drug Siratam Dosage of the drug Siratam treatment for patients with respiratory infections: Intravenous 500mg/time, used 1-2 times a day, treatment for 7-14 days; Dosage of Siratam drug for patients with skin and skin tissue infections: intravenous infusion of Siratam 500mg/day, treatment for 7-10 days; Dosage of Siratam drug to treat patients with urinary and genital infections: Intravenous infusion of Siratam 250 mg/day, treatment lasts for 10 days. 3.2. How to use Siratam effectively Siratam is prepared in the form of an infusion solution in a 100ml bottle, so it is used by intravenous infusion. Note: Patients need to carefully read the instructions for use of Siratam before taking and follow the instructions of the doctor. Patients should not allow foreign objects to enter the vial of Siratam because it may reduce the quality and absorption of Siratam medicine in the body.

Do not use Syratam infusion for the following cases:
Pregnant and lactating women; Children under 18; Patients with epilepsy ; Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug Siratam.

Patients may experience the following side effects during the use of Siratam:
On the digestive system: Siratam drug causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence. abdominal distention, small bowel inflammation, pseudomembranous colitis; On the skin and skin organization: Syratam drug causes rash, allergies, itching; Side effects of Siratam drugs on nerves: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, convulsions, confusion, sleep disturbances; Allergic reactions: itching, rash, leukopenia. When experiencing symptoms that are considered side effects of Siratam, patients should stop using Siratam and consult a doctor or pharmacist for timely treatment.

During the use of Siratam medicine, there may be competition or interaction between Siratam with food or other drugs and functional foods such as:
Siratam drug interacts with drugs containing bivalent metal ions such as calcium salts, magnesium, antacids; Siratam drug interacts with the antifungal drugs fluconazole, ketoconazole. Patients should inform their doctor about the medications they are taking to get the best advice on treatment with Siratam.

In the process of using Siratam, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Be careful when using Siratam with patients with liver and kidney dysfunction, people with a history of disease convulsions, the elderly; For drivers and operators of machines and heavy workers: Siratam may cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, greatly affecting the driver's ability to concentrate and operate. machinery, heavy workers; Use the correct dose of Siratam indicated on the label, absolutely do not overdose Siratam because it can cause drug accumulation in the body; Do not arbitrarily stop Siratam during treatment because this may aggravate the existing disease; Pay attention to carefully read the information in the leaflet before taking Siratam, this is very important when using any medicine; Do not treat Siratam in pregnant and lactating women because Levofloxacin can cross the placental barrier and be excreted in milk, causing toxicity to the fetus and nursing children; Store Siratam vials in sealed packages, at a temperature of 25 - 30 degrees Celsius, in a dry place to avoid moisture, avoid shocks, and keep out of reach of children; Do not keep Siratam in the refrigerator. Siratam is an antibiotic Levofloxacin hemihydrate, content 5 mg/ml and excipients. Syratam is prepared in the form of an infusion solution and is indicated for the treatment of infectious and bacterial diseases. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
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