Furoget 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 44.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Get well limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Treatment of Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea
- Treatment of Early Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Tablet or Suspension administration
- Different dosages for Adolescents, adults, and Paediatric Patients
- Parenteral administration for different patient groups and conditions
Administration
- Freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Stability for up to 48 hours at specific temperatures
Interaction
- No reported potentially hazardous interactions
Contraindications
- Cefuroxime contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects
- May include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms like Candida with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Cautious use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with potent diuretic use and history of colitis
- Cross-reactions in patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for intramuscular and intravenous administration reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30<sup>o</sup> C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children