PO (Adults and Children ): 8.33–11.67 mg/kg 3 times daily with meals for 5–10 days.
Hepatic Coma
PO (Adults ): 4 g/day in 2–4 divided doses for 5–6 days.
Action⬆⬇
Inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria at level of 30S ribosome.
Therapeutic effects:
Resolution of amebic infections.
Spectrum:
Notable for activity against:
Entamoeba histolytica ,
Dientamoeba fragilis,
Diphyllobothrium latum,
Taenia saginata,
Cryptosporidium,
Giardia lamblia.
Classifications⬆⬇
Therapeutic Classification: amebicide
Pharmacokinetics⬆⬇
Absorption: Minimal to no systemic absorption.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism/Excretion: 100% excreted in feces.
Half-Life: Unknown.
Time/Action Profile⬆⬇
ROUTE
ONSET
PEAK
DURATION
PO
unknown
unknown
unknown
Patient/Family Teaching⬆⬇
Instruct patient to take as directed for full course of therapy. Missed doses should be taken as soon as possible if not almost time for next dose; do not double doses.
Advise patient of the importance of drinking plenty of liquids.
Caution patient that medication may cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Advise patient to notify health care professional if ringing in the ears, hearing impairment, or dizziness occurs.
Pronunciation⬆⬇
par-oh-moeMYE-sin
Code⬆
NDC Code
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