Benkill 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 630.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 315.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Parenteral Dosage for Adults
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for Bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5<sup>o</sup> 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 e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution instructions
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children