Cefuact 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (8's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by bacteria
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- 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 (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Parenteral dosage for adults, children, and neonates
- Dosage for various infections like pharyngitis, otitis media, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, etc.
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 and generally mild and transient
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with a history of colitis
- Cross reactions with hypersensitivity to penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Different reconstitution process for various dosages and routes of administration
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place below 30° C, away from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children