Gimrox 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (8's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various strains
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by various strains
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by various strains
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by various strains
- Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by various strains
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by various strains
- Urinary tract infections caused by various strains
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by various strains
- Gonorrhoea caused by various strains
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Parenteral dosage for different age groups
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution for hypersensitive patients to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting different doses for injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children