Fosfomycin (Fosfomycin)
Overview of Fosfomycin
Fosfomycin is analog of phosphoenolpyruvate. Fosfomycin is structurally unrelated to any other antimicrobial agent. Fosfomycin is active against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria. It has been used successfully in the treatment of pneumonia, UTIs, bronchitis, and other respiratory tract infections. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the drug at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Fosfomycin is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the drug it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indication of Fosfomycin
Fosfomycin is primarily indicated in conditions like Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Fosfomycin
Fosfomycin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Fosfomycin
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Fosfomycin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vaginitis, Asthenia, Increased intracranial pressure.
Precautions of Fosfomycin
Fosfomycin should be used with caution in patients with medical history, including any allergy, especially drug allergy or kidney disease. It should be used with caution during pregnancy and not recommended during lactation. Caution is advised for use in females under 18 years old.