Winfax 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (6's pack: ৳ 270.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Cefuroxime Tablet
- Antibiotic
- Second Generation Cephalosporins
Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Intramuscular Injection
- Intravenous Injection
Indications
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Maxillary Sinusitis
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Skin Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal Activity
- Broad-Spectrum
- Beta-Lactamase Stability
Dosage - Adolescents and Adults
- 250 mg b.i.d.
- 500 mg b.i.d.
- 750 mg thrice daily by IM or IV injection
- 1.5 gm thrice daily by IV injection
Dosage - Pediatric Patients
- 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d.
- 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d.
- 30 - 100 mg/kg/day
Parenteral Dosage
- 750 mg thrice daily by IM or IV injection
- 1.5 gm by IV injection at induction of anaesthesia
- 3 gm IV injection thrice daily
Administration
- Freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C
Interaction
- No Potentially Hazardous Interactions Reported
Contraindications
- Known Allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent Adverse Effects
- Mild and Transient in Nature
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances
- Prolonged Use may result in Overgrowth of Non-Susceptible Organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in Human Milk
- Caution during Pregnancy and Lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care with Concurrent Diuretic Treatment
- History of Colitis
- Use with Caution in Nursing Women
Therapeutic Class
- Second Generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular and Intravenous Reconstitution Instructions provided
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from Light and Moisture
- Keep out of the Reach of Children