Furocef 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute Bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or 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
Effective antibacterial agent with broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including β-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Adults (13 years and older) dosage for different indications
- Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years) dosage for different indications
- Parenteral dosages for different patient categories and infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended. Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5o C
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
Adverse effects infrequent and generally mild and transient. May result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics and history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30o C), away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children