Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Entowin Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions). |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Entowin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Do not drink alcohol during and till 4 days after taking furazolidone. Furazolidone should not be given to infants up to 1 month of age. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy while taking furazolidone. Avoid tyramine-containing foods (meat, fish, dairy products) while using furazolidone and two weeks after medication as it may cause headache and/or increased blood pressure and could lead to a medical emergency. Do not take furazolidone, if you are allergic to furazolidone or any other ingredient of drug or have known sensitivity to drugs like primaquin. Avoid using furazolidone if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not take furazolidone, if you suffer from hypoglycemia or low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension). Do not take furazolidone, if you are taking drugs for Parkinsonism, diabetes, hypertension, sleep disorders or depression. |
| Common Side Effect | Acne-like rash, Allergic reaction, Hives, Joint pain, Decreased blood pressure, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Stomach upset, Vomiting, Weakness, Chills, Fever. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Entowin Tablet is to be taken with food. |
| Driving | Entowin Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Entowin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Entowin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Entowin Tablet kills bacteria by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause infections. |
Tags: Entowin Tablet