Cefuact 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 199.00
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 Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Effective antibacterial agent
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Different dosage for various infections such as Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Otitis Media, etc.
- Dosage for parenteral administration in adults, children, and neonates
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5° C
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 in nature
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & history of colitis
- Cross reactions reported in patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting different dosages for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from light & moisture