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Fosfomycin
How Fosfomycin works
Fosfomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body. It also reduces bacterial attachment to cells lining the bladder.
Side Effects
Abdominal pain, Headache, Diarrhoea
Usage
Fosfomycin is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections of urinary tract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Fosfomycin a macrolide/sulfa drug/penicillin?Fosfomycin is not macrolide/sulfa drug/penicillin. It is phosphonic acid derivative antibiotic
Q. Can you take Fosfomycin with penicillin allergy/ does fosfomycin contain penicillin?Fosfomycon does not contain penicillin and it can be taken with penicillin allergy
Q. Does Fosfomycin cover pseudomonas/ klebsiella/ proteus/ group b strep?Fosfomycin works against pseudomonas, klebsiella and proteus but not against group b strep.
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