Rofurox 500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil
Company Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Rofurox 125 mg suspension Rofurox 750 mg injection Rofurox 250 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
  • Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • 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
  • Dosage for parenteral administration

Administration

Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended

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
  • Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms e.g. Candida

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
  • Excreted in human milk
  • 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 with penicillin have been reported
  • Not likely to be a problem at the recommended dose levels

Therapeutic Class

Second generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injections

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place (below 30 degrees C), away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children

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