Pimafutsin relates to antifungal drugs and used to treat certain types of fungal infections of the eye, such as blepharitis fungal Blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelid margins , Conjunctivitis and keratitis. It is an antibiotic. With pimafutsin also treat oral candidiasis, ringworm, otomycosis, intestinal candidosis, vaginitis and other diseases. For the treatment of fungal infections of the eye used pimafutsin suspension or ointment for topical application. It also comes in the form of tablets, vaginal suppositories Vaginal suppositories - for contraception and treatment of inflammation   and creams.

Side effects when taking pimafutsin

Pimafutsin safe and has few side effects. In some patients, it causes slight irritation with symptoms such as redness, itching and burning. Usually it passes quickly, but if the symptoms persist for several days, you should talk about it with your doctor. In rare cases, the consequences of receiving pimafutsin become upset stomach and also acute attacks of porphyria in patients with this disease.

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If, within 7-10 days after use pimafutsin symptoms of fungal infection worsened as soon as possible contact with the doctor.

When using slurry pimafutsin poorly absorbed in the gastro-intestinal tract, and at a point applying it generally is not absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes. Pimafutsin After application on the skin around the eyes, it is stored in a therapeutic concentration in the cornea, but in the intraocular fluid.

During the reception pimafutsin should not forget about safety precautions. Do not take the medication if the packaging is damaged. If you have stayed at home pimafutsin that you assigned previously to treat fungal infections Fungal infection: to prevent and defeat Do not use it, if you have any similar symptoms. They can cause not only viral but also bacterial or fungal infection. Accept pimafutsin in this case may be not only useless but also dangerous.

Pimafutsin Interaction with other drugs

While there are no reliable data on the interaction pimafutsin with other medicines. If you are taking any medications, both prescription and non-prescription, be sure to tell your doctor before you start taking pimafutsin.

Treatment pimafutsin

Using the suspension to the eye without touching the pipette any surfaces, including hand skin and ocular surface. The pipette should be sterile; otherwise it got bacteria can quickly multiply and cause you have a secondary infection.

Oral candidiasis is treated with the help of tablets: 10 mg natamycin (active ingredient pimafutsin) need to be taken every 4-6 hours. Admission pimafutsin in pill form as prescribed for intestinal candidiasis. For the treatment of vaginitis Treatment of vaginitis - taking into account all known diseases   and other diseases affecting reproductive organs, ointments or suppositories are used.

With eye fungal infections prescribed five per cent or one per cent suspension ointment. Before each use, the bottle should be lightly shaken. Zaprokinte head back slightly pull down the lower eyelid, squeeze one drop of the suspension on the cornea, press your finger to the inside corner of the eye and remain in this position is not less than one minute. It will not allow the liquid to drain out of the tear duct. If you need to drip more than one drop or if you are using a medicine for both eyes, burrowing between the need to comply with intervals of not less than five minutes.

Pimafucin rarely prescribed for young children. Giving your child this medicine without the advice of a doctor is strictly prohibited.

Influence pimafutsin the health of pregnant women and the unborn child today studied enough. It is also not known whether natamycin gets into breast milk and, if so, in what quantities. Since its safety is questionable, pimafutsin prescribed to pregnant and lactating women only if there is no more suitable alternative.

Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections affecting the skin, genital and urinary tract; anthrax. Doxycycline belongs to the tetracycline antibiotics. It prevents the growth and spread of bacteria. Doxycycline is not fighting the flu and other viral infections.

How to take doxycycline?

Doxycycline is produced in conventional capsules and enteric-coated capsules, as well as tablets, syrups and suspensions - all for oral ingestion. Typically doxycycline be taken twice a day. Each dose of the drug need to drink a full glass of water. If soon after admission shows signs of upset stomach, try taking it with food or milk to reduce the amount of the drug absorbed by the stomach. Taking doxycycline, you need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and in any case not exceed the recommended dose.

Before each receiving a suspension should be carefully shaken bottle. If you are using doxycycline for malaria prevention Malaria - these dangerous mosquitoes , Start taking the drug 1-2 days before the visit to the region, where there is a risk of contracting this disease.

Course admission doxycycline should not last more than four months. However, we must go to the end of treatment prescribed by a doctor, otherwise there is a high likelihood of relapse.

Before you start taking doxycycline should tell your doctor if:

• You are allergic to doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline Tetracycline - a natural broad-spectrum antibiotic , Sulfites (this is important only if you are assigned to receive syrup) or to any other drugs.
• You take antacids, anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin Warfarin - indirect anticoagulants , Carbamazepine (Tegretol), penicillin, phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin).
• You are taking the oral contraceptive pill. Doxycycline can reduce their efficiency; possibly during the course of treatment you will have to use other means of contraception.
• You have diabetes, liver or kidney disease.
• You recently had any surgery, including dental procedures.

Moreover, antacids, dietary supplements Food additives - basic classification Containing iron and calcium, as well as laxatives magnesium, reduce the effectiveness of doxycycline. Between administration of these medications must be an interval of at least 2-3 hours.

Taking doxycycline, should avoid direct sunlight, as this medication increases the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and wear closed clothes.

Admission doxycycline during pregnancy and children under eight years can cause children spots on tooth enamel. Therefore, pregnant women and children the drug is issued only in emergencies, such as anthrax.

Side effects

Doxycycline have observed various adverse effects, often such as diarrhea, pruritus in the vagina or anus and mouth sores. If these symptoms persist for several days or become more severe, consult a physician. If the following symptoms need to see a doctor immediately:

• Strong headache
• Blurred vision
• Skin rash
• Nettle-rash
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Redness of the skin
• Dark urine
• Yellow whites of the eyes
• Lighter than normal stool color
• Lack of appetite
• Stomach upset
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Extreme fatigue or weakness
• Confusion
• Reducing the amount of urine