Midecamycin (Acetate)
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Midecamycin (Acetate) is a macrolide antibiotic with actions and uses similar to those of erythromycin but somewhat less active. It has been given by mouth to treat variety of bacterial infections like respiratory tract, ear, skin infections etc. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the drug at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Midecamycin (Acetate) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the drug it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indications
Midecamycin (Acetate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Bronchitis, Laryngopharyngitis, Otitis media, Periodontitis, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections, Skin infections, Subcutaneous abscess, Tonsillitis.
Contraindications
Midecamycin (Acetate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Midecamycin (Acetate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Stomatitis, Elevation of liver enzymes, Eruptions, Eosinophilia.
Warnings
As a general rule, the duration of treatment should limited to a minimum required for the treatment of disease, after the susceptibility being confirmed, in order to avoid possible occurrence of resistant bacteria.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
200 to 400 mg (300 (300)) 8 hourly PO — As Required
Child Dosage
6.66 to 13.33 mg/kg (10 (9.995)) 8 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Midecamycin (Acetate) was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.