Claviator-CV 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Title

  • Claviator-CV 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Infection Treatment

Description

  • Claviator-CV 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. It contains Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, and Clavulanic acid, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, in its formulation.

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for adolescents and adults (13 years and older) includes:
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
  • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
  • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
  • Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea: 1000 mg b.i.d. Single dose
  • Community-acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
  • MDR Typhoid Fever: 500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days
  • Early Lyme disease: 500 mg b.i.d. for 20 days
  • Pediatric dosage varies based on the specific condition being treated.

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria including Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Acute Bacterial Otitis Media, Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea, Early Lyme Disease, Septicemia, Meningitis, Switch therapy (Injectable to oral).

Pharmacology

  • Cefuroxime is a bactericidal second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms.
  • Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects Cefuroxime from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes.

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%. Drug that reduces gastric acidity may result in a lower bioavailability of Cefuroxime.

Contraindications

  • Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin & in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis.

Side Effects

  • Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort or pain.
  • Prolonged administration may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms.
  • Rare side effects include renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritus, rash, and serum sickness-like urticaria.

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid can be safely used in later pregnancy to treat urinary and other infections.
  • It is excreted into breast milk in small quantities.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Cefuroxime should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has 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.

FAQs

  • Claviator-CV 500 mg Tablet starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it.
  • The effect of Claviator-CV 500 mg Tablet lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours.
  • Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Claviator-CV 500 mg Tablet.

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