Types and specifics of otitis
In medicine otitis called inflammatory disease of the auditory system. Depending on the localization of inflammation, distinguish otitis media, the outer and inner ear.
Cause of otitis media can be trauma, bacterial or fungal infections. Generally, introduction of bacteria into the auditory meatus tissue occurs against various viral and colds and medical regarded as a complication after flu or SARS.
In such cases, help stop the inflammation drugs that suppress the vital activity of bacteria. Otolaryngologists believe that the best results are achieved with azithromycin treatment of otitis media.
Eliminate the bacteria affecting the organs of the auditory system with otitis, is possible only with the help of antibiotics. Since not all pathogens sensitive to the antibiotic penicillin group physicians for the treatment of otitis selected drugs macrolide. Azotrimitsin (one of the trade names sumamed) - among the best representatives of this group.
Medicinal properties of the drug
The drug Azithromycin - azalide semi-synthetic derivative of erythromycin, antibacterial broad spectrum of action.
It is used for the treatment of pathologies caused by Gram-positive, Gram-negative and certain types of anaerobic bacteria - streptococci, staphylococci, gonococci and chlamydia, mycoplasma, mycobacteria, treponemoy, ureaplasma, and other types of kokobatsill and anaerobes.
The exceptions are Gram-positive bacteria resistant to erythromycin.
Respectively, Azithromycin with otitis media in adults and children is effective only in the presence of the pathogenResponsive to an active substance preparation.
Action Azithromycin is based on the ability of the active substance incorporated into ribosomes of pathogens by inhibiting protein synthesis. The drug penetrates quickly into the microbial cells and inhibiting the production of vital proteins and slows their growth and reproduction, reduce viability.
Azithromycin relates to preparations having cumulative therapeutic properties. A characteristic feature of the drug - the ability to independently detect inflammatory lesions and to concentrate them in large quantities, almost without affecting healthy tissue. Thus the therapeutic effect is maintained for a few days after a single dose of azithromycin.
Benefits of treatment of otitis drug
Azithromycin with otitis preferably other antibacterialsBecause the properties of the preparation more perfect and achieved result is different therapeutic efficacy and stability.
Typical pharmacological properties Azithromycin - among the most important benefits of using a medication with otitis:
- postantibioticski severity of the effect;
- performance - with otitis in children Azithromycin relieves symptoms for two hours and provides support to the body during the week;
- the capacity for long-term preservation of optimal concentrations of the source of infection;
- low toxicity level;
- providing support to the immune system;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- soft, gentle action on the body;
- resistance to acid and gastric fluid;
- a small number of possible side reactions.
Unlike other antibacterial drugs, active substances Azithromycin quickly leave the bloodstream and distributed, preferably, in the affected tissue.
Indications Azithromycin with otitis
Azithromycin is most often administered with an average otitis. Appropriateness of the determined antibiotic disease development step.
The development of acute otitis media occurs:
- fever;
- there is shooting pain in the ear;
- there is congestion of the ears and the noise;
- bad headache.
At first, neperforativnoy, step Azithromycin not apply disease. In the first two days of illness recommended watchful waiting.
But if otitis moved into a second, perforated stage, which is characterized by the accumulation and allocation of pus, the doctor will decide on the appointment of antibiotics and -Amoksitsillina Azithromycin.
Azithromycin is also expedient to use for treatment of otitis externa, which is characterized by inflammation of the skin surface of the ear canal.
Successful outcome of the treatment with antibiotics is only possible if the disease agent is sensitive to main active component drug.
Recommendations for the use of means with otitis
Azithromycin is produced in various forms - as tablets and capsules, powder and suspensions. Due to ease of use, the most common are considered tablets and capsules. In one packaging means contains three tablets or capsules of 500 mg. For the treatment of small children use a slurry.
For the treatment of adults and children after 12 years shows the single application of 500 mg of azithromycin per day - two hours after a meal. The course of treatment for five days.
Whereas Azithromycin dosage for otitis media in children is determined, depending on their weight and age. Children under 12 years of drug administered, based on a ratio: 10 mg agent per kg body weight. If a child weighs more than 45 kg, it is assigned an adult dose.
If the child is 12 years old but weighs less than 45 kilograms, a single dose is calculated according to its weight. treatment of children for three days.
The decision on the appointment of azithromycin may take only a doctor otolaryngologist.
sources:
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