Uses / Indications:
Lamwin 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Pregnancy interaction:
Lamwin 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Lamwin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Lamwin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamwin 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Lamwin 500mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
How it works:
Lamwin 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.
Faq for medicine:
What is Lamwin? : Lamwin is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue. |Can I take Lamwin with prednisone? : Lamwin and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Lamwin immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Is Lamwin a narcotic substance? : No, Lamwin is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.|Can I take Lamwin with loratadine? : Lamwin can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Lamwin with esomeprazole? : Lamwin can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Lamwin affect birth control? : Lamwin can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Lamwin with birth control pills.|Can I take Lamwin for a tooth infection? : Lamwin is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.|Can I take Lamwin for streptococcal throat infection? : Lamwin is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.|Is Lamwin same as ciprofloxacin? : Lamwin and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Lamwin is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Lamwin 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Lamwin is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Lamwin is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.|Can I take Lamwin for tonsillitis? : Lamwin is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.|Can I take Lamwin with guaifenesin? : Lamwin can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Lamwin with paracetamol? : Lamwin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Does Lamwin contain sulfa? : Lamwin does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.|Does Lamwin cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)? : Lamwin does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Lamwin.|Does Lamwin expire? : Yes, like any other medicine, Lamwin has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.|Does Lamwin treat bacterial vaginosis? : Lamwin is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.|Does Lamwin cause dry mouth? : Lamwin does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Lamwin as it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Is Lamwin safe to use? : Lamwin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.|Is Lamwin penicillin? : Lamwin is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.|Is Lamwin a steroid? : Lamwin is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.|Is Lamwin a quinolone? : Yes, Lamwin belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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