What is Panmycin?
Panmycin can be described as an antibiotic that combats infections that are caused by bacteria.
Panmycin is used to treat a variety of skin infections caused by bacteria in the respiratory tract, intestines, urinary tract, genitals, lymph nodes, and different body parts. The medicine is commonly employed to treat severe acne or sexually transmitted infections like syphilis, gonorrhea, or Chlamydia. It is also used to treat infections that might be contracted through direct contact with animals that have been infected or food that has been contaminated.
In some instances, it is recommended to use panmycin when penicillin or an antibiotic is not effective in treating serious infections, such as anthrax, Listeria, Clostridium actinomyces, and many others.Panmycin can also be used for reasons not mentioned in this guideline for medication.
Side effects of Panmycin
See a doctor immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue,
Panmycin could cause severe adverse consequences. Consult your physician immediately in the event of:
- Severe peeling, blistering, and a red skin rash;
- Fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- Skin that is pale or yellow; easy bleeding or bruising;
- Any indications of a new sign of a new.
Common negative side effects of panmycin include:
- Vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, and loss of appetite.
- Sores and white patches within the mouth and on the lips
- Tongue swelling, tongue that's black, or "hairy" tongue, trouble swallowing;
- Swelling or sores that occur in your genital region;
- Vaginal eruption and discharge
This is not an exhaustive listing of all negative side negative effects. There are other possibilities for what could happen. Ask your doctor about medical-related adverse reactions. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
prednisone, omeprazole, amoxicillin, doxycycline, pantoprazole, ciprofloxacin, and cephalexin
Warnings
Children who are younger than 8 years of age should not be taking panmycin.
The use of panmycin during pregnancy may affect the baby's development as well as cause tooth coloration to become permanent after the child's life.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use Panmycin if your body is allergic to the drug or other medicines like demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or tigecycline.
To ensure the safety of Panmycin, inform your doctor whether you suffer from:
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease.
If you're taking the drug Panmycin in order to manage gonorrhea, your doctor could examine you to ensure that you are not suffering from syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted illness.
Utilizing this medicine during pregnancy can alter the growth of teeth and bones in the infant. Taking panmycin during the final half of pregnancy may create permanent dental discoloration after the birth of the baby. Inform your doctor if you are expecting or get pregnant while using this medication.
Panmycin can make contraceptives less efficient. Talk to your doctor about non-hormonal birth control (condom diaphragm or diaphragm that contains spermicide) to stop pregnancy.
Tetracycline is a drug that can be found in breast milk and impacts the development of teeth and bones during the nursing of a baby. Do not breastfeed if the medication is tetracycline.
Children who are younger than 8 years old shouldn't take panmycin. This medication may create permanent dental discoloration and affect the growth of a child.
How to take Panmycin?
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Don't take this medication in greater or lesser quantities or for a longer time than the recommended time.Use panmycin in the absence of a stomach at least one hour prior to or two hours following eating.
Don't take Panmycin when you drink dairy products, such as milk or other dairy products, unless your doctor has instructed you to. The dairy products make it difficult for your body to absorb medication.
The oral suspension should be shaken (liquid) well just prior to measuring the amount. You can measure the liquid medicine using the dosing syringe that comes with it, a dosing spoon, or a medicine cup. If you don't own an instrument for measuring doses, you can ask your pharmacist for one.If you require surgery, be sure to inform your surgeon beforehand that you're using panmycin.If you are taking this medication for a long period of time, you could require regular medical examinations.
Take this medication for the entire prescribed duration. The symptoms could improve prior to the infection being completely gone. In addition, skipping doses could increase the risk of a subsequent infection that is not able to be treated with treatments. Panmycin is not a treatment for a viral disease like influenza or the commonly occurring cold.Do not share this medication with anyone else, even if they share similar symptoms to yours.Keep this medication in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity.
Get rid of any unopened Panmycin that is not used after its expiration date in the prescription has passed. The use of expired medicine could cause kidney damage.
What happens If I miss a dose?
Do the dose you missed as quickly as you can remember. Avoid any missed doses if you are close to the time of the next dose. Don't take any extra medication to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
For a minimum of 2 minutes prior to or 2 hours after using Panmycin, avoid iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium-rich supplements, antacids, and the use of laxatives.
The use of antibiotics can trigger diarrhea, which could be a sign of a new infection. If you experience bloody or watery diarrhea and are unable to get it under control, consult your doctor. Do not take any anti-diarrhea medications unless you are advised to do so by your physician.
Avoid exposure to the sun as well as tanning beds. Panmycin could cause skin to burn more quickly. Be sure to wear protective attire and apply sunblock (SPF 30 or more) whenever you're outside.
Interaction with other drugs
Discuss with your physician all your medications currently in use and all you are about to start or stop taking, in particular:
- Any other antibiotics
- Isotretinoin (Accutane);
- Tretinoin (Renova, Retin-A, and Vesanoid);
- The blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin, and Jantoven);
- An antacid or a laxative medication as well as
- A mineral or vitamin supplement that is made up of ferrous, zinc, magnesium, calcium, or iron.
This list isn't complete. Other medications may interact with tetracycline. This includes medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal products. The interactions of all potential drugs are mentioned in this medication guide.
