Winfax 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (12's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp.
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for different infections and age groups
- Dosage for severe infections and surgical prophylaxis
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Potency maintenance for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5 degree Celsius
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent 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 in use during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Special care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions reported with hypersensitivity to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30 degree Celsius
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children