Sharpkil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (1 x 6: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 270.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | One pharma 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
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by specific bacteria
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by specific strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective antibacterial agent
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for paediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Different dosages for specific infections such as pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, etc.
- Dosage for parenteral administration in adults, children, and neonates
- Specific dosage for surgical prophylaxis, pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, gonorrhoea, meningitis, and bone and joint infections
Administration
Recommendation for the use of freshly reconstituted solution
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported infrequently
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Possible effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised for use during pregnancy and nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Use with care in patients with a history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics generally safe for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Recommendations for reconstituting for intramuscular and intravenous injections of different doses
Storage Conditions
Recommendation for storage in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture, below 30°C