Loading interface...

Armycetin 250 MG Suspension

Manufactured byAgron Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
Description
Armycetin 250 MG Suspension is an effective medicine used for the treatment of serious infections caused by bacteria when other medicines are ineffective or are unable to give the desired results.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Armycetin 250 MG Suspension

  • Anemia
  • Dark colored urine
  • Sore throat and fever
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Headache
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Depression

Uses of Armycetin 250 MG Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

  • Serious bacterial infections
Read More
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. The use of this medicine in the late part of the third trimester is not recommended.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The infant should be constantly monitored for side effects. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding while starting the treatment with this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to chloramphenicol or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Porphyria

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having this genetic disorder of the blood.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is recommended for use in pregnant women only when absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risk associated with use. The use of this medicine in the late part of the third trimester is not recommended.

Breast-feeding

Use of this medicine by breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The infant should be constantly monitored for side effects. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding while starting the treatment with this medicine.
General warnings

Liver diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Vaccination

Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if vaccination is scheduled. This medicine can make the vaccination (taken to prevent bacterial diseases) ineffective and cause other complications as well.

Kidney diseases

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Drug resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of developing bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Long term use

Long term and repeated use of this medicine should be avoided as the risk of getting a secondary infection are very high in such cases.

Gray syndrome

This medicine can cause symptoms like abdominal swelling, pale or blue skin, shock, breathing difficulties, low temperature, etc. when given to a newborn or an infant. The use of this medicine should stop at the earliest to avoid fatalities.

Decrease blood cell count

The use of this medicine can lower the count of blood cells and cause anemia, bleeding, infections, etc. Any sign and symptom that is indicative of a decreased blood cell count should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of the blood glucose levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Contraception failure

This medicine can reduce the effect of hormonal contraceptives and hence the risk of unintended pregnancies are high. Alternate means of contraception should also be used while receiving this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cephalosporins

Hydrocodone

Iron and vitamin B12

Deferiprone

Live cholera vaccine

Typhoid vaccine live

Disease interactions

Bone marrow suppression

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of bone marrow suppression since it may worsen the patient's condition. Close monitoring of complete blood cell counts is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take/Administer this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take/administer in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by preventing the growth and multiplication of microorganisms. It interferes with certain vital processes in the cell and causes the lysis of the organism.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Miscellaneous antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Chloramphenicol [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 22 January 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Chloramphenicol#section=Biological-Half-Life

Chloramphenicol - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 22 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00446
Loading related questions...
Something doesn’t feel right?
Report an error

Information on this page was last updated on 31 Jan 2020

Disclaimer

We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&C here.