Cefuson 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (2 x 3: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 135.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Treatment of Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of Gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Parenteral dosage for Adults
- Parenteral dosage for Children
Administration
- Recommended use of freshly reconstituted solution
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- administered with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- caution required for nursing women
- cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Instructions for 750 mg intravenous injection
- Instructions for 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, away from light & moisture