C-2 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- For adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- For paediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Tablet or Suspension dosage
- Parenteral dosage for adults, children, and neonates
- Specific dosages for different infections such as Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Gonorrhoea, etc.
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent adverse effects
- Mild and transient in nature
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics and history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injection reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30° C)
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children