Paromomycin Sulfate Medication Information
Get detailed information on Paromomycin Sulfate, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Paromomycin Sulfate provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Paromomycin Sulfate Pronunciation : par-oh-moe-MYE-sin ICD Code : Y41.3 Therapeutic Classification : AmebicidesTrade Names/Brand Names of Paromomycin Sulfate
International :
Humatin, Paromomycin Sulfate
Why is Paromomycin Sulfate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of intestinal infections such as amebiasis, cryptosporidiosis and leishmaniasis. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.When should Paromomycin Sulfate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Paromomycin Sulfate?
Intestinal amebiasis: Adults and Children: Usual dose—25 to 35 mg/kg body weight daily, administered in three doses with meals, for five to ten days.Management of hepatic coma: Adults: Usual dose—4 g daily in divided doses, given at regular intervals for five to six days.
How should Paromomycin Sulfate be taken?
It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Paromomycin Sulfate?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hearing problems, ulcer, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson disease or kidney problems, dehydration, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Avoid long-term use of this drug; otherwise it will cause secondary infection.
