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Andrecin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Ointment. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Andrecin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Andrecin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Andrecin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Andrecin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Andrecin is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Andrecin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Andrecin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Andrecin in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Andrecin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Andrecin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Andrecin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Andrecin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Andrecin safe for pregnant women?
Andrecin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Andrecin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Andrecin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Andrecin on the Kidneys?
Andrecin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Andrecin on the Liver?
Andrecin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Andrecin on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Andrecin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Andrecin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Andrecin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Andrecin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Andrecin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Andrecin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Andrecin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Andrecin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Andrecin
Some foods when eaten with Andrecin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Andrecin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Andrecin.
Yes, Andrecin may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Andrecin must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
Yes, Andrecin can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
No, Andrecin does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Andrecin. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Andrecin has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Andrecin can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Chloromycetin sodium succinate (chaloramphenicol sodium succinate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 739-742