Relacef 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 23.00 (12's pack: ৳ 276.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Cosmic pharma 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 or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or 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 β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Specific dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients for various infections
- Parenteral administration options and dosages for different age groups and severity of infections
- Duration of therapy for different indications
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Potency maintenance for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C
Interaction
- No reported potentially hazardous interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occur infrequently and are generally mild and transient
- Possible effects include rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances, and overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation due to excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics or with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the Second generation Cephalosporins therapeutic class
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from light and moisture, and keep out of the reach of children