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Furgainum is a drug used to treat acute and recurrent uncomplicated infections of the lower urinary tract. Its action is based on the active substance, which is furagin. How does Furaginum work? When to use Furaginum?
Furaginum – composition and action
The active substance of Furaginum is furaginum. Furagin is an organic chemical compound, a derivative of nitrofuran, and is used as an antibacterial drug. It is active against many strains of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative, in the urinary tract that are responsible for causing urinary tract infections.
The mechanism of the bactericidal action of furaginus remains completely unclear. Probably, this drug is reduced in the bacterial cell to the form of metabolites that are toxic to this cell. These compounds, in turn, fragment the bacterial DNA. Furagin is well absorbed from the digestive tract.
See also: Urotrim for urinary tract infections
Furaginum – application
Furaginum should always be used exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as prescribed by the doctor. In case of doubt, a medical or pharmaceutical consultation is required.
Furaginum – side effects and contraindications
Furaginum should not be used:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to furagin, other nitrofuran derivatives or any of the other ingredients of the drug,
- if you have renal insufficiency, and laboratory tests show creatinine clearance below 60 ml / min or elevated serum creatinine levels,
- if you have been diagnosed with polyneuropathy (a disorder of the nervous system), e.g. in the course of diabetes,
- if you have a deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (an enzyme involved in the metabolism of red blood cells).
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
See also: Traces of blood in the urine
Furaginum – interactions with other drugs
Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, now or recently, and about any medications you plan to use.
See also: UroFuraginum – composition, action, dosage, contraindications
Furaginum and pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks that she may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking Furaginum. Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
See also: How many weeks is pregnancy? Pregnancy calculator
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home. Now you can use e-consultation also free of charge under the National Health Fund.