Clavutil 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Apex pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Clavutil 125 mg suspension Clavutil 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by various bacteria
  • Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
  • Treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
  • Treatment of uncomplicated Gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
  • Treatment of septicemia and meningitis caused by various bacteria

Pharmacology

  • Cefuroxime is a bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Active against wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Clavulanic acid is a beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for adolescents and adults
  • Recommended dosage for pediatric patients
  • Various treatment durations for different infections

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases serum concentration
  • Effect of drug reducing gastric acidity on bioavailability of Cefuroxime

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Contraindicated in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Common side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Potential overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms with prolonged administration
  • Rare side effects like renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash
  • Rare occurrence of serum sickness like urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety of usage in later pregnancy
  • Excretion into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

  • Careful administration to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Usage with caution in patients with history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Storage in a cool, dry place (below 30 °C)
  • Storage away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Common Questions

  • Definition and indication of Clavutil 250 mg Tablet
  • Use of Clavutil 250 mg Tablet for various infections
  • Time of onset of Clavutil 250 mg Tablet
  • Duration of the effects of Clavutil 250 mg Tablet
  • Interaction with alcohol
  • Habit forming tendencies
  • Usage during pregnancy
  • Usage during breastfeeding
  • Quick tips for usage

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