Sultamicillin

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Molecule Description

Sultamicillin belongs to the class of Beta-Lactam antibiotics. It is used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections.

Uses

Skin and soft tissue infections (bacterial infections)
Urinary tract infections
Female genital infections (gonorrhoea)
Ear infections
Respiratory tract infections
Infections of nose, sinuses and throat

Contraindications

When should one not use Sultamicillin

Do not take this medicine if you have an allergy to this medicine, any other Beta-Lactam antibiotic or liver disease such as hepatitis.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Diarrhea
Site pain (if taken via injection - I.V or I.M)
Allergic symptoms - itching, hives, rash, and swelling of lips, face, throat, etc.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Limited information is available about its safety in pregnancy. Hence do not take this medicine unless considered essential by your physician.

Breast Feeding

A small amount of this medicine passes into human breast milk. Watch for any symptoms like skin rash, diarrhea or vomiting to a newborn baby. This medicine is not recommended unless considered essential by your physician.

Driving

If you feel unstable after taking this medicine, you should avoid driving.

Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol with this medicine can make you feel worse; you should avoid drinking alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience an allergy to any medicine like skin reactions
You have liver or kidney disease

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Sultamicillin interrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is the protective covering of bacteria. This leads to death of bacterial cells, thereby offering effective infection control.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Concurrent use with Warfarin increases the risk of bleeding
Concurrent use with Methotrexate increases toxicity
It decreases the efficacy of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives
Excretion of this medicine is reduced when used with Probenecid. This leads to higher efficacy
This medicine may reduce the effectiveness of live vaccines
Inform your doctor regarding all the medications that you are following

Interactions with food items

No specific interactions with food have been reported yet.

Dietary Restrictions

No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking Sultamicillin, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken an overdose of Sultamicillin, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose is near, do not take a double dose if you have missed the dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tell your doctor if you have-Allergy to this medicine or any other beta-lactam antibioticLiver disease such as hepatitisSerious kidney diseaseAny other medicine that you may be taking already

It decreases the efficacy of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives. Talk to your doctor about additional methods of contraception that you will need to follow.

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