Ximetil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of gonorrhoea caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by specific bacteria
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Active against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
Dosage
- Different dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Dosage for pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, secondary bacterial infections
- Dosage for skin and skin-structure infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea, community acquired pneumonia
- Dosage for MDR typhoid fever, early Lyme disease, pediatric patients, neonates
- Different dosages for parenteral administration
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent occurrence of adverse effects
- Mild and transient nature of reported effects
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution should be exercised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
- Likely safe at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Specific instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from light and moisture