Monurol (2 g and 3 g): what it is used for, how to take it and its effects.

A review of the characteristics of this drug to treat certain infections.

Monurol is one of the most commonly used drugs to treat urinary tract infections, which include bladder, kidneys, urethra, urethra and urinary tract.which includes the bladder, kidneys, urethra and ureters. Some of the most common are cystitis, pyelonephritis or urethritis, to name a few.

They are usually caused by bacteria traveling from the urethra to the bladder, and are more common in women than in men (because the urethra is shorter in women). They are also common in the elderly and in people with various diseases, such as diabetes.such as diabetes.

Thanks to its bactericidal properties, Monurol is an effective drug to treat such infections. We will see below what Monurol is, how it acts within the organism, how it should be administered, and finally, its contraindications and side effects.

What is Monurol and what is it used for?

Monurol is an antibiotic-type medication. As such, it serves to treat urinary tract or urinary tract infections (known as "UTIs" for short). This drug is composed of a chemical with anti-infective properties called "phosphonic acid".. From the latter is derived a further substance, "formocin trometamol". It is precisely formocin trometamol that is the active ingredient of Monurol.

What fosfomycin does is to block the development of bacteria by slowing down or preventing the synthesis of one of the enzymes essential for their growth. Specifically, it blocks the growth of bacteria that cause the most common UTIs. Thus, Monurol has a bactericidal property, which helps relieve uncomplicated UTIs, such as cystitis and urethritis..

This drug is useful for treating uncomplicated bacterial infections, which are those caused by bacteria sensitive to the active ingredient. That is, in the case of severe infections (caused by bacteria highly resistant to formocin tromethamol), Monurol will not be an effective drug, or the doses will have to be adjusted according to the severity of the infection.

For example, this may be the case for infections in older adults or also in patients who spend a lot of time in bed. In the same sense, Monurol is not effective for the treatment of infections not caused by bacteria but by viruses (such as influenza). but by viruses (such as influenza).

Presentation and recommended dosage

Monurol is marketed in sachets containing a water-soluble granules. Its concentration can be 2 or 3 grams and it is rapidly absorbed. To favor this, it is recommended not to take monurol with food, or to take it a couple of hours after the last meal. It can also be taken one hour before the meal and it is recommended to take it after emptying the stomach. it is recommended to take it after emptying the bladder.. Otherwise, the absorption of Monurol inside our organism becomes slower.

On the other hand, the recommended dosage for adults suffering from mild infections is usually a single dose (only one sachet). The decision whether to take Monurol 3g or Monurol 2g depends largely on the severity of the infection.

For older adults, or in the case of persons with severe infections, the general recommendation is to take two doses (2 sachets) throughout the same day. Again, depending on the severity of the infection, Monurol 3g or Monurol 2g may be given.

Once administered, Monurol is expected to have the expected effects within two to three days.. The latter also depends on the person's medical history (e.g., whether he/she has had recurrent infections or inflammation in the period prior to taking Monurol). In fact, it is common for the treatment to take a few days longer to take effect when there has been previous inflammation.

Contraindications

Monurol is contraindicated in the case of persons with the following conditions:

• Allergy to the active substance (to fosfomycin trometamol).
• Severe renal diseases.
• In case of hemodialysis.
• In children under 6 years of age.
• During lactation periodDuring lactation, since a small part of the drug is excreted in breast milk. During pregnancy it can be administered, although under strict medical control.
• In the case of commanding metoclopramide, since this drug can prevent the absorption of fosfomycin trometamol.

Side effects

As with all drugs, Monurol produces some adverse effects. These are mild to moderate effects, among which the following are included nausea, burning sensation in the chest and diarrhea.. Rarely, cases of anaphylaxis have been reported, specifically due to Allergy to the active ingredient.

Special medical control is also necessary for people with diabetes, due to the high sucrose content of this drug. In case of having ingested more than the recommended dose, it is important to drink water, since fosfomycin trometamol is expelled through urine.

Bibliographic references:

• Lozano, A. (2008). Fosfomycin. Report for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of the Hospital de Cabueñes. Retrieved October 24, 2018. Available at http://gruposdetrabajo.sefh.es/genesis/genesis/Documents/Fosfomicina_HCabuenes_08.pdf.
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• Vademecum (2016). Fosfomycin. Retrieved October 24, 2018. Available at https://www.vademecum.es/principios-activos-fosfomicina-j01xx01.