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Drug Details

KELFIZINE W

• Drug Class Description
  Sulphonamides.
• Generic Name
  Sulfametopyrazine
• Presentation
  Tablets, sulfametopyrazine 2 g.
• Description
  White tablets marked LONGUM.
• Indications
  Chronic bronchitis (including prophylaxis), urinary tract infections.
• Adult Dosage
  2 g once weekly.
• Child Dosage
  Not recommended.
• Contra Indications
  Nursing mothers. Late pregnancy. Sensitivity to sulphonamides.
• Special Precautions
  Impaired renal or hepatic function, blood dyscrasias, dehydration. Regular blood counts on long term therapy.
• Interactions
  Folate antagonists, oral hypoglycaemics.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Haemolytic anaemia. GI disturbances, glossitis and skin rashes. Leucopenia over long periods.