Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Sulphafurazol diethanolamine is a short acting sulphonamide i-e used similarly to sulfamethoxazole in urinary tract infections.
Indications
Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine is primarily indicated in conditions like Pneumonia, Urinary tract infection, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Eye infections.
Contraindications
Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine, which give rise to further complications include Aplastic anemia, Aplastic anemia, Stevens johnson syndrome, Epidermal necrolysis, Lupus erythematosus, Interstitial nephritis.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine include Exfoliative dermatitis, Fever, Pruritus.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fatigue, Ataxia, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting.
Warnings
Adequate fluid intake is necessary to reduce risk of crystalluria. Treatment should be discontinued immediately if a rash appear. Complete blood count and urinalyses should be carried out during prolonged therapy.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics.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
2 to 4 g (3 (3)) As recommended. oral —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.