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Retramycin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Retramycin have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Retramycin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The most common side effects of Retramycin are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Retramycin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Retramycin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Retramycin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Retramycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Retramycin related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Retramycin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Retramycin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Retramycin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Retramycin 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Retramycin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Retramycin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Retramycin safely.
Is the use of Retramycin safe during breastfeeding?
Retramycin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Retramycin on the Kidneys?
Retramycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Retramycin on the Liver?
Retramycin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Retramycin on the Heart?
Retramycin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Retramycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Retramycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retramycin habit forming or addictive?
Retramycin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Retramycin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Retramycin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Retramycin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Retramycin
Taking Retramycin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retramycin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Retramycin with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Retramycin for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
No harmful interactions are found between Retramycin and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Retramycin.
Retramycin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Yes, Retramycin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Take Retramycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754