Murinact Sachet 8 gm
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About Murinact Sachet 8 gm
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent bladder infections. Bladder infection is mostly caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder.
Murinact Sachet 8 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Additionally, Murinact Sachet 8 gm reduces the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infections.
In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, indigestion, and vulvovaginitis (swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina) as side effects of Murinact Sachet 8 gm. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Murinact Sachet 8 gm. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm. Murinact Sachet 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when the kidneys are not working). If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
Uses of Murinact Sachet 8 gm
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is used in the treatment of Bladder infection. The detailed uses of Murinact Sachet 8 gm are as follows:
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections: Murinact Sachet 8 gm is used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Treatment of Cystitis: Murinact Sachet 8 gm is utilized in managing cystitis, which is the inflammation of the bladder, often linked with bacterial infections.
- Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections: In some cases, Murinact Sachet 8 gm may be used preventively for patients at high risk of recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Post-Surgical UTI Prevention: Murinact Sachet 8 gm is used for post-surgical UTI prevention in patients undergoing certain procedures.
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Directions for Use
- Murinact Sachet 8 gm can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Murinact Sachet 8 gm as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Murinact Sachet 8 gm includes Fosfomycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that grow aerobically (in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobically (in the absence of oxygen).
- Murinact Sachet 8 gm prevents the formation of the necessary bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) for survival. As a result, it kills bacteria.
- Additionally, Murinact Sachet 8 gm inhibits bacterial attachment to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infections caused by E. coli bacteria.
How Murinact Sachet 8 gm Works
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- Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
- Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
- Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
- Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
- Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.
- Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
- Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.
- Red rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
- Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
- Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
- Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
- Use a warm compress on the affected area to help reduce discomfort.
- Elevate the affected limb above heart level.
- Remove the IV catheter (if applicable) and reinsert at a different site.
- Consult your healthcare provider if symptoms are severe or persist.
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Drug Warnings
- Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
- Murinact Sachet 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
- Murinact Sachet 8 gm is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease and those undergoing hemodialysis (a process that purifies blood by filtering out excess fluids and waste when the kidneys are not functioning properly).
- Contact your doctor immediately if you notice blood in your stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhoea.
- If you previously had diarrhoea caused by other antibiotics, inform your doctor before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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When BCG vaccine is used with Murinact Sachet 8 gm, its effectiveness may be reduced.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm with the BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it.
Co-administration of the Cholera vaccine with Murinact Sachet 8 gm may reduce the activity of the Cholera vaccine.
How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Murinact Sachet 8 gm or have been treated within the last 14 days, inform your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Avoid receiving cholera vaccine, live until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy to ensure adequate vaccine response.
Murinact Sachet 8 gm may reduce the effect of balsalazide when taken orally.
How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Murinact Sachet 8 gm and Balsalazide together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners, as they may cause bladder irritation.
- Drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm to flush out the bacteria.
- Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (such as lemons, oranges, and grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder.
- Eat antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain Greek yoghurt.
- Take probiotics after completing the entire course of Murinact Sachet 8 gm to replenish beneficial bacteria in the intestines that may have been depleted. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yoghurt, kombucha, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
- Include fibre-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.
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Alcohol
Caution
The interaction of alcohol with Murinact Sachet 8 gm is unknown. However, limit or avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
Pregnancy
Caution
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Small amounts of Murinact Sachet 8 gm are excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
Caution
Murinact Sachet 8 gm may cause dizziness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available on the effect of Murinact Sachet 8 gm in patients with liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases/conditions before taking this medicine.
Kidney
Caution
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems or are undergoing hemodialysis. Inform your doctor if you have any Kidney problems before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm.
Children
Unsafe
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Heart
Consult your doctor
Exercise caution while taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm if you have any cardiac related problems.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.
FAQs
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is used to treat or prevent bladder infections.
Murinact Sachet 8 gm contains Fosfomycin, which inhibits the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria. Also, Murinact Sachet 8 gm decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder.
Murinact Sachet 8 gm is not recommended in patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working) as the excretion of Murinact Sachet 8 gm may be reduced in such patients leading to the accumulation of Murinact Sachet 8 gm in the body. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm so that alternative medicine may be prescribed.
Yes, Murinact Sachet 8 gm may cause headaches as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Murinact Sachet 8 gm with metoclopramide as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the absorption of Murinact Sachet 8 gm. However, please consult your doctor before taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm with other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, complete the full course of antibiotics and take Murinact Sachet 8 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Murinact Sachet 8 gm, please consult your doctor.
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