Rapiclav 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 600.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Techno drugs ltd
Also available as
Rapiclav 250 mg tablet Rapiclav 125 mg suspension

Title

Rapiclav 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

Rapiclav is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a beta-lactamase inhibitor for a wide range of infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, and typhoid fever.

Size

500 mg

ActiveIngredients

  • Cefuroxime
  • Clavulanic acid

BacterialSensitivity

Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms

PharmacologicalAction

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process

DosageAndAdministration

  • AdolescentsAndAdults:
    • 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
  • PediatricPatients:
    • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

SideEffects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Pruritis
  • Rash
  • Urticaria

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Pregnancy: Can be safely used in later pregnancy
  • Lactation: Excreted into the breast milk in small quantities

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • History of colitis

TherapeuticClass

Second generation Cephalosporins

StorageConditions

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

Interactions

  • Probenecid: Increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%
  • GastricAcidityReducingDrugs: May result in lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime

CommonQuestions

  • WhatIsRapiclavTablet: Cefuroxime is the cephalosporin antibiotic and Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Rapiclav 500 mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
  • UsesOfRapiclavTablet: To treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, and typhoid fever
  • TimeToTakeEffect: Starts working within 2-3 hours
  • DurationOfEffect: Lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • AlcoholConsumption: Interaction with alcohol is unknown, consult your doctor before consumption
  • HabitFormingNature: No habit-forming tendencies reported
  • PregnancySafety: Recommended to use after consulting doctor
  • BreastfeedingSafety: Safe to use during breastfeeding

QuickTips

  • Prescribed to treat bacterial infections, even if they have developed resistance
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, probiotics may help
  • Stop taking if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or breathing difficulties
  • Do not use leftover medicine for treating any infection in the future, always consult your doctor

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