Gimrox 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (8's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals 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 caused by certain bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific bacteria
- Urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by specific bacteria
- Gonorrhoea caused by different strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
- Stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Different dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Dosage administration for different infections
- Instructions for tablet, suspension, and parenteral administration
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution recommended; potency maintenance at room temperature or 5<sup>o</sup> C for a specific duration
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Possibility of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics generally safe for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Likelihood of cross reactions, but not likely at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstitution for different dosage intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Recommended storage conditions below 30<sup>o</sup> C, away from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children