Rovamycine is the trade name for Spiramycin. This macrolide antibiotic is used mainly to treat toxoplasmosis in pregnant mothers and several conditions like prostatitis, urethritis, impetigo, respiratory tract infections, etc. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis and cell growth. Adverse effects include nausea, rashes, gastric pain, and diarrhea. In heart and liver disorder patients and pregnant or breastfeeding women, it must be used with caution under the guidance of a physician.
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How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed in pregnant women?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 28 years old, and her weight is 108 lbs. She is on Thyronorm 75 mcg for past one year. We did some blood tests a year back as per our gynecologist's advice in view of positive ANA two years back which came normal in the same year. According to that, her IgG for antiphospholi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, to rule out acute infection or reinfection there is a role of IgM avidity testing and once the toxoplasmosis IgM is negative and IgG titers are high, then IgG titer is repeated every four weeks.The rising titers are suggestive of active infection, and amniocente... Read Full »
Can Rovamycin forte be taken during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 1 month pregnant. My doctor prescribed me Rovamycin forte as my rubella IgG came positive and IgM negative. Is it safe to take this medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Rovamycin is for toxoplasmosis. What is the report of toxoplasma? Your rubella test IgG came positive and IgM came negative. So, you have immunity against rubella and do not need any treatment. By the way, Rovamycin forte is ... Read Full »