Zenifor DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 198.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil
Company Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zenifor 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
  • Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
  • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
  • Skin and skin-structure infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Gonorrhea
  • Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)

Pharmacology

  • Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
  • Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase

Dosage

  • Dosage for Adolescents and adults
  • Dosage for Paediatric Patients
  • Parenteral Dosage
  • Dosage for Meningitis
  • Dosage for bone and joint infections

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 overgrowth of non susceptible organisms like Candida

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Cefuroxime excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • History of colitis
  • Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman

Therapeutic Class

Second generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • For 750 mg intramuscular injection
  • For 750 mg intravenous injection
  • For 1.5 g intravenous injection

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place (below 30° C), away from light & moisture

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