How is Furazolidone dosed?
Please consult your doctor for the appropriate dosage.
What is the dosage form of Furazolidone?
Furazolidone is available in oral form and is taken by mouth. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. It is important to follow your doctor's prescription and avoid taking it with certain foods, beverages, or other medicines that may cause serious side effects.
What medications are contraindication with Furazolidone?
Furazolidone should not be used with certain medications due to potential interactions. The contraindicated medications include Alfentanil, Benzhydrocodone, Butorphanol, Cholera Vaccine (Live), Difenoxin, Dihydrocodeine, Diphenoxylate, Dolasetron, Droperidol, Epinephrine, Ethchlorvynol, Fentanyl, Frovatriptan, Granisetron, Guarana, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Iobenguane I 123, Iobenguane I 131, Kava, Lasmiditan, Levorphanol, Licorice, Lithium, Lorcaserin, Ma Huang, Mate, Metaraminol, Metaxalone, Methadone, Methylene Blue, Metoclopramide, Midodrine, Morphine, Morphine Sulfate Liposome, Naratriptan, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oxycodone, Oxymetazoline, Oxymorphone, Palonosetron, Pentazocine, and Phenylephrine. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking furazolidone to ensure it is safe to use with any other medications you may be taking.
How is Furazolidone administered?
Furazolidone is administered orally. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. This medicine is sometimes given with other medicines for bacterial infections.
What are common precautions when taking Furazolidone?
Common precautions when taking furazolidone include:
- Consulting your doctor: Before using this medicine, discuss with your doctor any allergies you have or other medical conditions, as well as any other medications or supplements you are taking.
- Avoiding alcohol and caffeine: Do not drink alcoholic beverages or consume large amounts of caffeine-containing foods or beverages while taking furazolidone.
- Observing a waiting period: Do not eat or drink large amounts of caffeine-containing food or beverages such as chocolate, coffee, tea, or cola for at least 2 weeks after stopping furazolidone, as these may continue to interact with the medicine.
- Avoiding certain medications: Do not take any other medicines, including nonprescription appetite suppressants or cold, sinus, or allergy medications, unless approved by your doctor.
- Being cautious with age: Furazolidone has not been specifically studied in older people, so its effects may differ in geriatric populations. Consult your doctor to determine the appropriate use and dosage for your age group.
Remember to follow your doctor's instructions and always read the medication label to ensure correct use.