Levomycetin-Akos

Levomycetin-Akos: antibiotic of the chloramphenicol group

Levomycetin-Akos is one of the antibiotics of the chloramphenicol group, produced in Russia by the pharmaceutical company Synthesis AKO, located in the city of Kurgan. Its international name is Chloramphenicol. The drug is also known under various synonyms, including Levovinisol, Levomycetin, Levomycetin stearate, Levomycetin-Acri, Levomycetin-Rusfar, Levomycetin-UBF, Levomycetin sodium succinate, Syntomycin, Syntomycin liniment 10%, Syntomycin liniment 5%, Chloramphenicol, Chloramphenicol Levo and Chlorine.

Levomycetin-Akos is presented on the market in the form of eye drops with a concentration of 0.25%. Its active substance is Chloramphenicol. The drug has a wide range of uses and is used to treat various infectious diseases.

Levomycetin-Akos is effective in the treatment of the following diseases: typhoid fever, typhus, paratyphoid fever, brucellosis, rickettsiosis, tularemia, dysentery, whooping cough, chlamydia, meningitis, brain abscess, pneumonia, sepsis, osteomyelitis, purulent-inflammatory skin diseases, purulent wounds, infected burns, cracked nipples and infectious eye diseases.

However, the drug has certain contraindications. Its use is not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, diseases of the hematopoietic organs, acute porphyria, severe renal and liver dysfunction, as well as in the presence of psoriasis, eczema, fungal diseases, pregnancy, lactation and in early childhood (the first months of life).

When using Levomycetin-Acos, side effects may occur, such as nausea, vomiting, loose stools, irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, reticulocytopenia, hypohemoglobinemia, agranulocytosis, anemia, psychomotor disorders, disturbances of consciousness, delirium, visual and auditory hallucinations , paralysis of the eyeballs, taste disturbance, decreased hearing and visual acuity, dysbiosis, superinfection, cardiovascular collapse, dermatitis When using Levomycetin-Akos, side effects may occur, such as nausea, vomiting, loose stools, irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia , reticulocytopenia, hypohemoglobinemia, agranulocytosis, anemia, psychomotor disorders, disturbances of consciousness, delirium, visual and auditory hallucinations, paralysis of the eyeballs, taste disturbances, decreased hearing and visual acuity, dysbacteriosis, superinfection, cardiovascular collapse, dermatitis, allergic reactions and others.

When using chloramphenicol, there may be a risk of developing allergic reactions, including contact dermatitis and allergic dermatitis. If any side effects occur, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

It is important to strictly follow your doctor’s recommendations and not exceed the recommended dose of the drug. Levomycetin-Akos may interact with other medications, so you must inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.

Due to the high risk of side effects and the possibility of developing bacterial resistance to chloramphenicol, its use should only be carried out as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision.

Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details about Levomycetin-Acos and its use.