Indications
Fosfomycin Trometamol is used only for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) in women. It works when the infection is caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Fosfomycin Trometamol is a phosphonic acid derivative. It's a synthetic, broad spectrum, bactericidal antibiotic that you take by mouth. In the laboratory (in vitro), fosfomycin is active against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic microorganisms that are associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
The bactericidal action of Fosfomycin comes from inactivating the enzyme enolpyruvyl transferase. This irreversibly blocks the condensation of uridine diphosphate N-acetylglucosamine with p-enolpyruvate, which is one of the first steps in bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Fosfomycin trometamol is pregnancy category B. Doctors should not give it during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk. For breastfeeding, a decision has to be made either to stop breastfeeding or not to give the medicine, and this should take into account how important the medicine is for the mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.