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Lyramycin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream, Drops, Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Lyramycin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lyramycin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Lyramycin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lyramycin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Lyramycin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Lyramycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lyramycin related warnings section.
Lyramycin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Lyramycin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lyramycin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lyramycin 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 Lyramycin safe for pregnant women?
Lyramycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Lyramycin safe during breastfeeding?
Lyramycin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Lyramycin on the Kidneys?
Lyramycin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lyramycin on the Liver?
Lyramycin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lyramycin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lyramycin for the heart.
Lyramycin 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 Lyramycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lyramycin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lyramycin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lyramycin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Lyramycin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lyramycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lyramycin
It is safe to take Lyramycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lyramycin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lyramycin with alcohol will be.
Yes, Lyramycin may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Lyramycin covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Yes, Lyramycin is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
Yes Lyramycin is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
