Roclav 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 490.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 245.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae, caused by various bacteria
- Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
- Septicemia caused by various bacteria
- Meningitis caused by various bacteria
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Clavulanic acid is a naturally derived beta lactamase inhibitor
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for pediatric patients
Interaction
- Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin & in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort or pain
- Renal dysfunction
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Pruritis
- Rash
- Serum sickness like urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be avoided in the first trimester if possible
- Excreted into the breast milk in small quantities
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Given with care to patients with history of colitis
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C)
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Common Questions about Roclav 250 mg Tablet
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
- Starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it
- Lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours