Medicine Overview of Avlomox 250mg Capsule
Avlomox 250 is a penicillin-type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever.
Avlomox 250 is also used to prevent infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with pre-existing heart disease. Additionally, it helps to eliminate a bacteria known as H. pylori in people with peptic ulcer disease. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This medicine is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of a stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
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- Bacterial infections
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
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Avlomox 250 is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
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Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Avlomox 250 may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
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Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Adult: PO Susceptible infections 250-500 mg 8 hrly. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea W/ probenecid: 3 g as a single dose. Dental abscesses 3 g, repeat once 8 hr later.
Uncomplicated acute UTI 3 g, repeat once 10-12 hr later. Prophylaxis of endocarditis 2 or 3 g as a single dose, 1 hr before dental procedure.
Severe or recurrent resp tract infections 3 g twice daily.
H.pylori infection W/ either metronidazole or clarithromycin and a bismuth compound or an antisecretory drug: 500 mg 3 times/day.
IV/IM Susceptible infections 500 mg 8 hrly. Listerial meningitis W/ other antibiotics: 2 g 4 hrly for 10-14 days.
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Renal and hepatic disease; pregnancy, lactation; infectious mononucleosis.
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, use caution
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Child: PO Standard dose: 40–45 mg/kg/day q8-12h
High dose: 80–90 mg/kg/day, max 4 g/day q12h
150 mg/kg/day div q8h for penicillin-resistant S pneumoniae otitis media
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May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals for better absorption & to reduce GI discomfort.
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Renal impairment: Patients on haemodialysis should receive 250-500 mg every 24 hr and an additional dose during and after each dialysis session.
CrCl (ml/min)
10-30 250-500 mg every 12 hr.
<10 250-500 mg every 24 hr.
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Hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, dizziness; maculopapular rash, exfoliative dermatitis, urticaria, hypersensitivity vasculitis; diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting; anaemia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis.
Potentially Fatal: Neuromuscular hypersensitivity; pseudomembranous colitis.
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