Wilprafen

Drug name: Wilprafen

Active Ingredients:

Josamycin

Therapeutic actions: Wilprafen belongs to a group of called macrolides. The active ingridient of Wilprafen – Josamycin exerts bactericidal activity. It works by binding with the 50S subunit of the ribosomes and inhibits fixation of transport RNA thus blocking the synthesis of proteins. The exhibits a broad-spectrum of action and does not induce bacterial resistance.

Indications: The antibiotic is used in the cases when susceptible bacteria is affected like:

of bacterial origin,
Otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, diphteritis and etc.
Urogenital infections
Trauma infections

Contraindications and cautions: Do not use Wilprafen in these cases:

Known hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
Liver insufficiency
Young age

Patients with should know that the preparation is made with 3.25g of dextrose which may alter their sugar level. Consult your doctor on possible contradictions during pregnancy and lactation period.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Wilprafen will experience it or any other. The may cause the following:

Decrease in appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Meteorism
Diarrhea
reaction
Increased activity of liver enzymes
Dysbacteriosis
Candidosis
Hypovitaminosis
Hearing impairment
Cholestatic hepatitis
Pseudomembranous enterocolitis

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Wilprofen, please read the information provided with Josamycin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Josamycin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. The drug oppresses the cytochrome p450 system thus inhibiting the metabolism and increasing the concentration of many drug groups:

Anti-coagulants
Antibiotics
Anti-epileptic medicine
Diuretics
Consult your doctor on interactions with the following groups of drugs:
H1-blockers
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Antacids
Heart medicine

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Wilprafen with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.