What is the work of furazolidone?

Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body.

Is furazolidone used for motions?

USES: This medication is used in the treatment of diarrhea or enteritis caused by bacteria. It may also be useful in treating traveler’s diarrhea, typhoid fever, cholera and salmonella infections.

What type of antibiotic is furazolidone?

Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibacterial agent and monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).

Is furazolidone safe?

Indicated in the specific and symptomatic treatment of bacterial or protozoal diarrhea and enteritis caused by susceptible organisms. Furoxone (furazolidone) products are well tolerated, have a very low incidence of adverse reactions.

How do you take furazolidone?

Dosing

1. Adults—100 milligrams (mg) taken four times a day for five to seven days.
2. Children up to 1 month of age—Use is not recommended.
3. Children 1 month of age and over—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

Does furazolidone cause diarrhea?

Adverse reactions include diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Urticaria, serum sickness, hypoglycemia and orthostatic hypotension occur rarely. Furazolidone has disulfiram-like properties and patients should therefore be warned to avoid alcohol.

How do you use furazolidone tablets?

Furazolidone 100 Tablet is to be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. Take it in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. It is not safe to take more than the prescribed dose of this medicine as it may lead to undesirable effects. Take it every day at the same time for a better result.

Is furazolidone safe in pregnancy?

Furazolidone 100 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Furazolidone 100 Tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

What is the best antibiotic for chest infection?

Amoxycillin, or alternatively erythromycin, will usually be suitable. In any patient, of any age, with a lower respiratory infection, the presence of new focal chest signs should be treated as pneumonia and antibiotic therapy should not be delayed.