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Hospimycin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Hospimycin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Hospimycin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Hospimycin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Hospimycin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hospimycin is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Hospimycin related warnings talks about Hospimycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Hospimycin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Hospimycin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hospimycin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Hospimycin 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Hospimycin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hospimycin. If you are pregnant, do not take Hospimycin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hospimycin safe during breastfeeding?
Hospimycin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hospimycin on the Kidneys?
Hospimycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hospimycin on the Liver?
Hospimycin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Hospimycin on the Heart?
Hospimycin is completely safe for the heart.
Hospimycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hospimycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hospimycin habit forming or addictive?
Hospimycin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Hospimycin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hospimycin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hospimycin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hospimycin
You can take Hospimycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hospimycin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hospimycin with alcohol.
Hospimycin is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Yes, Hospimycin can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Because this drug is highly susceptible to the bacteria which cause vaginosis, that's why this antibiotic is used to treat it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment and medication for bacterial vaginosis.
Yes, Hospimycin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effects of this drug. If you feel excessive diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Take Hospimycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not take less or more quantity as recommended. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, so you can take it with or without food. You must follow the doctor's instructions during the course duration.
No, Hospimycin does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Hospimycin is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Hospimycin can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Biaxin® Filmtab® (clarithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754-755
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 326-328
