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Monurol (Fosfomycin Tromethamine) - Summary

 


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MONUROL SUMMARY

MONUROL®
[mon' ur ol]
(fosfomycin tromethamine)
SACHET

MONUROL (fosfomycin tromethamine) sachet contains fosfomycin tromethamine, a synthetic, broad-spectrum, bactericidal antibiotic for oral administration. It is available as a single-dose sachet which contains white granules consisting of 5.

MONUROL is indicated only for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women due to susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis. MONUROL is not indicated for the treatment of pyelonephritis or perinephric abscess.

If persistence or reappearance of bacteriuria occurs after treatment with MONUROL, other therapeutic agents should be selected. (See PRECAUTIONS and CLINICAL STUDIES section.)


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MONUROL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Monurol (Fosfomycin)

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections - Enrollment Begins In Exploratory Phase II Trial Of NovaBay's Lead Aganocide Compound, NVC-422
Source: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials News From Medical News Today [2008.11.20]

Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections More Preventable Than Previously Thought
Source: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News From Medical News Today [2008.11.18]

Urinary Tract Infection In Adults
Source: MedicineNet Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Specialty [2008.07.09]

Urine Pads Help Diagnose Urinary Tract Infection in Hospitalized Children
Source: Medscape Primary Care Headlines [2004.08.24]

Adult Male Circumcision Not Linked To Sexual Dysfunction
Source: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News From Medical News Today [2008.11.19]

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Published Studies Related to Monurol (Fosfomycin)

Intravenous and intramuscular pharmacokinetics of a single-daily dose of disodium-fosfomycin in cattle, administered for 3 days. [2007.02]

Prevention of recurrent lower urinary tract infections by long-term administration of fosfomycin trometamol. Double blind, randomized, parallel group, placebo controlled study. [2005]

Protective effects of fosfomycin on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in patients with lung cancer. [2001.03]

Distribution and antimicrobial activity of fosfomycin in the interstitial fluid of human soft tissues. [2000.10]

Comparison of single-dose fosfomycin and a 7-day course of nitrofurantoin in female patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection. [1999.11]

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Clinical Trials Related to Monurol (Fosfomycin)

Efficacy of Fosmidomycin-Clindamycin for Treating Malaria in Gabonese Children [Active, not recruiting]

Treatment of Malaria in Gabon With Fosmidomycin-Clindamycin [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-11-20

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