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Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + Furazolidone Pharmacology
Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + Furazolidone
About Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AMechanism of Action of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/APharmacokinets of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AOnset of Action for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/ADuration of Action for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AHalf Life of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/ASide Effects of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AContra-indications of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AInteractions for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/ATypical Dosage for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/ASchedule of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AStorage Requirements for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AEffects of Overdose of Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + FurazolidoneN/AIodochlorohydroxyquinoline
About IodochlorohydroxyquinolineA hydroxyquinoline derivative, Antiprotozoal, amebicide.Mechanism of Action of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/APharmacokinets of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AOnset of Action for IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/ADuration of Action for IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AHalf Life of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/ASide Effects of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AContra-indications of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/ASpecial Precautions while taking IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AInteractions for IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/ATypical Dosage for IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/ASchedule of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AStorage Requirements for IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AEffects of Overdose of IodochlorohydroxyquinolineN/AFurazolidone
About FurazolidoneA nitro furan derivative, Antibacterial,Antiprotozoal.Mechanism of Action of FurazolidoneFurazolidone is a nitro furan which is employed as a broad spectrum bactericidal agent the actual mechanism of action is not clear. But it is known that it interfere with several bacterial enzyme systems. They have effects on DNA and bring about various changes in bacteria & also have radiomimetic & mutagenic propertiesPharmacokinets of FurazolidoneAbsorption: It is partially absorbed orally
Excretion: It is excreted in urine
Onset of Action for FurazolidoneN/ADuration of Action for FurazolidoneN/AHalf Life of FurazolidoneN/ASide Effects of Furazolidone1. Dizziness
2. Headache
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Decreased B.P
6. Deafness with tinnitus
7. Urticaria
8. Fever
9. Arthralgia
10. Disulfiram like reactions with alcohol.
Contra-indications of Furazolidone1. Hypersensitivity
2. Along with alcohol
Special Precautions while taking Furazolidone1. Use cautiously in G6PD deficiency
2. Urine colour turns orange which has no clinical significance
Pregnancy Related InformationContraindicatedOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationContraindicatedChildren Related InformationUse with caution
Neonates : ContraindicatedIndications for Furazolidone1. Bacterial diarrhoea
2. Protozoal diarrhoea
3. Enteritis
4. Giardiasis
5. Trichomoniasis
6. Food poisoning
7. Infections caused by salmonella shigella etc.
8. Bacterial and monilial vaginitis
Interactions for FurazolidoneAlcohol: Disulfiram like reaction-facial flushing,light headedness, weakness, lacrimation.
Anorexiants: Increased pressor response of anorexiants due to MAO inhibition.
Levodopa: Both efficacy and adverse effects of levodopa increased especially hypertensive crisis. Effect lasts for several weeks after stopping furazolidone.
Sympathomimetics (indirect & mixed): Increased pressor sensitivity to these agents due to MAO inhibition.
TCAs: Hypertension, hyperpyrexia, seizures, tachycardia, acute psychosis.
Hypnotics & Sedatives: Dose of hypnotics and sedatives should be reduced.
Hypoglycaemics: Potentiates them.
Food: Hypertensive crisis with tyramine containing foods.
Typical Dosage for FurazolidoneAdults: 100mg 6 hourly 2 to 7 days depending up on the severity of infections
Children: 1.25 mg 6 hourly for 2 to 5 days & up to 10days for Giardiasis
Schedule of FurazolidoneHStorage Requirements for FurazolidoneStore at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C. in a well closed container and protects from light.Effects of Missed Dosage of FurazolidoneTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of FurazolidoneTreatment is supportive and symptomatic.Home Delivery for Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + Furazolidone in Your City
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