Monuril Oral Powder ৩ গ্রাম/স্যাসেট

Monuril Oral Powder

Generic Name: Fosfomycin Trometamol

Strength: ৩ গ্রাম/স্যাসেট

Dosage Form: Oral Powder

Manufacturer: UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Indications

It is indicated only for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis.

Pharmacology

Fosfomycin has in vitro activity against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic microorganisms, associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Fosfomycin Trometamol is a phosphonic acid derivative. It is a synthetic, broad spectrum, bactericidal antibiotic for oral administration. The bactericidal action of Fosfomycin is due to its inactivation of the enzyme enolpyruvyl transferase, thereby irreversibly blocking the condensation of uridine diphosphate N-acetylglucosamine with p-enolpyruvate, one of the first steps in bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Dosage Information

The recommended dosage for women 18 years of age and older for acute cystitis is one sachet of Fosfomycin with or without food. This medicine should not used in children.

Preparation: At first pour the 100 ml purified water in a glass. Then add full contents of one Fosfomycin sachet into purified water and stir to dissolve completely. Drink full mixture immediately after preparation.

Side Effects

In clinical trials, the most frequently reported adverse events occurring in >1% of the study population regardless of drug relationship were: diarrhea 10.4%, headache 10.3%, vaginitis 7.6%, nausea 5.2%, rhinitis 4.5%, back pain 3.0%, dysmenorrhea 2.6%, pharyngitis 2.5%, dizziness 2.3%, abdominal pain 2.2%, pain 2.2%, dyspepsia 1.8%, asthenia 1.7%, and rash 1.4%.The following adverse events occurred in clinical trials at a rate of less than 1%, regardless of drug relationship: abnormal stools, anorexia, constipation, dry mouth, dysuria, ear disorder, fever, flatulence, flu syndrome, hematuria, infection, insomnia, lymphadenopathy, menstrual disorder, migraine, myalgia, nervousness, paresthesia, pruritus, SGPT increased, skin disorder, somnolence, and vomiting.

Precautions

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including Monuril. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile. Do not use more than one single dose of Monuril to treat a single episode of acute cystitis. Repeated daily doses of Monuril did not improve the clinical success or microbiological eradication rates compared to single dose therapy, but did increase the incidence of adverse events.

The recommended dosage for women 18 years of age and older for acute cystitis is one sachet of Fosfomycin with or without food. This medicine should not used in children.

Preparation: At first pour the 100 ml purified water in a glass. Then add full contents of one Fosfomycin sachet into purified water and stir to dissolve completely. Drink full mixture immediately after preparation.

In clinical trials, the most frequently reported adverse events occurring in >1% of the study population regardless of drug relationship were: diarrhea 10.4%, headache 10.3%, vaginitis 7.6%, nausea 5.2%, rhinitis 4.5%, back pain 3.0%, dysmenorrhea 2.6%, pharyngitis 2.5%, dizziness 2.3%, abdominal pain 2.2%, pain 2.2%, dyspepsia 1.8%, asthenia 1.7%, and rash 1.4%.The following adverse events occurred in clinical trials at a rate of less than 1%, regardless of drug relationship: abnormal stools, anorexia, constipation, dry mouth, dysuria, ear disorder, fever, flatulence, flu syndrome, hematuria, infection, insomnia, lymphadenopathy, menstrual disorder, migraine, myalgia, nervousness, paresthesia, pruritus, SGPT increased, skin disorder, somnolence, and vomiting.

Fosfomycin is pregnancy category B. This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk. A decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or to not administer the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including Monuril. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile. Do not use more than one single dose of Monuril to treat a single episode of acute cystitis. Repeated daily doses of Monuril did not improve the clinical success or microbiological eradication rates compared to single dose therapy, but did increase the incidence of adverse events.

When Monuril is coadministered with metoclopramide, which increases gastrointestinal motility, lowers the serum concentration and urinary excretion of fosfomycin. Other drugs that increase gastrointestinal motility may produce similar effects.