Axicef 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals 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 Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by various bacteria
- Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis 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
- 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 against a wide range of common pathogens
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Specific dosage for different infections in adolescents, adults, and paediatric patients
- Different dosage for parenteral use in adults, children, and neonates
- Dosage for Meningitis and bone/joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintained for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C
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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk, caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported but not likely at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting different intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
- Keep away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children