Cefu M 750 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
750 mg vial: ৳ 125.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Active against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- For adolescents and adults (13 years and older): 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days (various conditions)
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported infrequently
- Mild and transient nature
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & with history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30° C), away from light & moisture