Axicef 250 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Unimed unihealth 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 Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp.
- Treatment of Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Parenteral dosage for Adult, Children, and Neonate
- Specific dosage for different infections
- Surgical prophylaxis dosage
- Meningitis dosage
- Bone and joint infections dosage
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance for at least 24 hours at room temperature
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
- 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
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporins may generally be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported, although not likely at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intravenous injection
- Reconstitution for 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C)
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children