{"id":24036,"date":"2022-08-15T09:49:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T09:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24036"},"modified":"2022-08-16T07:14:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T07:14:57","slug":"surlid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/surlid\/","title":{"rendered":"Surlid &#8211; Roxithromycin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>150 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>roxithromycin<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Surlid is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surlid contains the active substance roxithromycin.&nbsp;It is a macrolide&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;that interferes with the bacteria&#8217;s production of&nbsp;protein&nbsp;and thus prevents them from multiplying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surlid is used to treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pneumonia\u00a0and chlamydial infections in the vagina.<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the ears, tonsils, and throat as well as skin and soft tissue infections in people who are hypersensitive (allergic) to\u00a0penicillin\u00a0or where\u00a0penicillin\u00a0is unsuitable for other reasons.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Surlid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Surlid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to roxithromycin, other\u00a0macrolides,\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are simultaneously taking medications for\u00a0migraines\u00a0that contain, for example, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, or so-called ergotamine alkaloids.<\/li><li>if you are taking certain other medicines such as astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, or terfenadine (see section Other medicines and Surlid).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Surlid if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>impaired liver function.<\/li><li>a heart disease.<\/li><li>the muscle disease\u00a0myasthenia gravis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of severe diarrhea during treatment with Surlid, contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a widespread, severe skin rash occurs, with symptoms such as blistering or scaling of the skin, as well as signs of&nbsp;flu&nbsp;and fever (&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;), general malaise, fever, chills and muscle aches (&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;), or red, scaly rashes with lumps under the skin and blisters (&nbsp;acute&nbsp;generalized exanthematous&nbsp;pustulosis&nbsp;), you should see a doctor immediately because these skin reactions can be life-threatening.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Surlid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.\u00a0Surlid can affect or be affected by medicines containing the following active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ergot alkaloids (anti-\u00a0migraine\u00a0agents ).\u00a0This combination must be avoided.<\/li><li>digoxin\u00a0and certain other drugs used in heart rhythm disorders (eg,\u00a0quinidine,\u00a0procainamide,\u00a0disopyramide, dofetilide,\u00a0amiodarone\u00a0)<\/li><li>midazolam (sleeping and sedative)<\/li><li>cisapride (used for stomach and intestinal disorders)<\/li><li>ciclosporin (agents that suppress the immune system)<\/li><li>warfarin\u00a0and other medicines are used to prevent blood clots.<\/li><li>citalopram,\u00a0tricyclic antidepressants\u00a0(certain antidepressants)<\/li><li>astemizole, terfenadine (anti-allergy\u00a0)<\/li><li>fluoroquinolones, rifabutin (certain\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>fluconazole\u00a0, pentamidine (certain antifungal agents)<\/li><li>phenothiazines, pimozide (certain\u00a0antipsychotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>telaprevir (certain antivirals)<\/li><li>statins (lowers cholesterol levels in the blood)<\/li><li>theophylline (dilates the airways)<\/li><li>bromocriptine (dopamine inhibitor)<\/li><li>methadone\u00a0(morphine-like medicine used to treat severe\u00a0chronic\u00a0pain and for drug addiction withdrawal)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surlid with food and drink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surlid tablets should be taken at least 15 minutes before a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breast-feeding:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of using Surlid during pregnancy has not been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passes into breast milk and should therefore not be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Surlid can cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as dizziness, impaired vision, and blurred vision.\u00a0This may affect your ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surlid contains glucose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, talk to your doctor before using this medicine because Surlid contains\u00a0glucose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Surlid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dose&nbsp;is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for adults is 1 tablet 2 times daily (every 12 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surlid tablets should be taken at least 15 minutes before a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Patients with impaired renal function:<\/em>\u00a0In case of impaired renal function, no change in\u00a0dosage\u00a0is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Patients with impaired liver function:<\/em>&nbsp;Use in mild-moderate impaired liver function should be done with caution.&nbsp;Treatment with Surlid is not recommended in severely impaired liver function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Elderly:<\/em>\u00a0No change in\u00a0dosage\u00a0is needed for elderly people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire Surlid regimen must be completed as\u00a0prescribed.\u00a0If treatment is stopped too early, bacteria can survive, multiply and cause a new\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Surlid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Surlid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget a\u00a0dose, continue as usual until the entire course is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Surlid and contact a doctor or hospital immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing,\u00a0hives,\u00a0and difficulty breathing (may be signs of\u00a0angioedema\u00a0or anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0(allergic shock)<\/li><li>severe, persistent, and\/or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment with Surlid (may be due to a type of intestinal inflammation called pseudomembranous\u00a0colitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>infection\u00a0with symptoms such as fever with the greatly worsened general condition or fever with local symptoms of infection such as sore throat\/pharynx\/mouth or difficulty urinating, (may be due to impaired immune system due to the reduced number of\u00a0white blood cells,\u00a0agranulocytosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>severe widespread skin damage (skin peeling of the epidermis and superficial mucous membranes) (\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0)<\/li><li>an extremely strong\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with a skin rash usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes as well as other mucous membranes such as the genitals (\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome\u00a0)<\/li><li>red, scaly rash with lumps under the skin and blisters (exanthematous\u00a0pustulosis\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stomach problems in the form of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, and stomach cramps<\/li><li>Headache and dizziness<\/li><li>Rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/em><em>(may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect&nbsp;<\/em><em>up to&nbsp;<\/em><em>1 in 100 users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Effect on the blood picture (eosinophilia<\/li><li>Skin rash (erythema multiforme),&nbsp;hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)&nbsp;<\/em><em>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Superinfection during long-term treatment (an\u00a0infection\u00a0that occurs during or shortly after treatment of another\u00a0infection\u00a0)<\/li><li>decreased number of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0neutropenia\u00a0), decreased number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0(\u00a0thrombocytopenia\u00a0)<\/li><li>hallucinations, confusion<\/li><li>crawling and tingling<\/li><li>disturbances of the sense of taste and\/or smell<\/li><li>spasm in the musculature of the trachea<\/li><li>impaired vision, vision problems (blurred vision)<\/li><li>temporary deafness, slightly impaired hearing, dizziness, tinnitus<\/li><li>change in heart rhythm<\/li><li>bloody diarrhea<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas<\/li><li>acute\u00a0liver damage, elevated liver values<\/li><li>small bleedings in the skin and mucous membranes (purpura)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Surlid should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after (Exp or EXP).&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 25 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance roxithromycin is 150 mg per tablet.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, poloxamer, povidone, anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, talc, corn starch, hypromellose, anhydrous\u00a0glucose, titanium dioxide (E 171), propylene glycol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>20 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