Doxamicina Side effects, Contraindications

What are the possible side effects of Doxamicina?

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

Blood in the urine
bluish lips or skin
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in frequency of urination or amount of urine
decrease in amount of urine
difficulty with breathing
drowsiness
fever
increased thirst
loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
shortness of breath
slurred speech
swelling of the feet or lower legs
tightness in the chest
tingling of the arms, legs, and tongue
troubled breathing
weakness
wheezing

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Dizziness
mood or mental changes
shakiness and unsteady walk
uncontrolled eye movements
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

Diarrhea
dizziness or lightheadedness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
hives or welts
itching
redness of the skin
sensation of spinning
stomach cramps or pain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Side effects of Doxamicina in details

A side effect of any drug can be defined as the unwanted or undesired effect produced by the drug. The side effect can be major or in few medications minor that can be ignored. Side effects not only vary from drug to drug, but it also depends on the dose of the drug, the individual sensitivity of the person, brand or company which manufactures it. If side effects overweigh the actual effect of the medicine, it may be difficult to convince the patient to take the drug. Few patients get specific side effects to specific drugs; in that case, a doctor replaces the drug with another. If you feel any side effect and it troubles you, do not forget to share with your healthcare practitioner.

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with Doxamicina may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

Incidence not known:

Diarrhea
dizziness or lightheadedness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
hives or welts
itching
redness of the skin
sensation of spinning
stomach cramps or pain

What is the most important information I should know about Doxamicina?

Doxamicina may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Doxamicina with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Doxamicina may cause temporary effects such as dizziness; slurred speech; itching; burning or numbness around the mouth; or numbness or tingling in the arms or legs. Contact your doctor if these effects occur. Your dose may need to be decreased.
Doxamicina only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Doxamicina for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Doxamicina may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Doxamicina before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Use Doxamicina with caution in the ELDERLY, especially patients with kidney problems; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Caution is advised when using Doxamicina in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Use Doxamicina with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years of age who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Doxamicina while you are pregnant. It is not known if Doxamicina is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Doxamicina, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Doxamicina contraindications

Contraindication can be described as a special circumstance or a disease or a condition wherein you are not supposed to use the drug or undergo particular treatment as it can harm the patient; at times, it can be dangerous and life threatening as well. When a procedure should not be combined with other procedure or when a medicine cannot be taken with another medicine, it is called Relative contraindication. Contraindications should be taken seriously as they are based on the relative clinical experience of health care providers or from proven research findings.

References

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HSDB. "COLISTIN". https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
WHO ATC. "ATC Code: In the World Health Organization (WHO) Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system, the active substances are divided into different groups according to the organ or system on which they act and their therapeutic, pharmacological and chemical properties.". https://www.whocc.no/atc_ddd_index/ (accessed September 17, 2018).

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