Rapiclav 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Techno drugs ltd
Also available as
Rapiclav 500 mg tablet Rapiclav 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Rapiclav 250 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicines
  • Antibiotics
  • Cephalosporins
  • Infectious Diseases

Description

  • Rapiclav 250 mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.

Strength

  • 250 mg

Formulation

  • Tablet

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process
  • Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus
  • Protects Cefuroxime from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes
  • Provides a solution for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by beta-lactam-resistant bacteria

Dosage and Administration

  • Adults: 250-500 mg twice daily for various durations depending on the type of infection
  • Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years): 20-30 mg/kg/day twice daily for different durations based on the condition

Interaction

  • Probenecid may increase the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%
  • Drugs that reduce gastric acidity may result in lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime
  • Potential cancellation of postprandial absorption effects

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Possible overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms with prolonged administration
  • Rarely: renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritis, rash, serum sickness like urticaria

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • Avoid in the first trimester if possible
  • Safe to use in later pregnancy for treating urinary and other infections
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities, caution advisable to avoid sensitizing the infant

Precautions and Warnings

  • Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Caution in patients with a history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Indications

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis (beta-lactamase producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
  • Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea
  • Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
  • Septicemia
  • Meningitis
  • Switch therapy

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Usability Features

  • Well-tolerated
  • Effect starts within 2-3 hours after taking
  • Effect lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Can be taken without regard to food

Technical Specifications

  • 250 mg strength
  • Bactericidal action
  • Interferes with transpeptidation process
  • Beta-lactamase inhibitor
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

Design Elements

  • Tablet form
  • Potential cancellation of postprandial absorption effects

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