Axicef 500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Axicef 250 mg tablet Axicef 125 mg suspension

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

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