Furocef DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
Well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent, broad-spectrum bactericidal activity, stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Dosage for parenteral administration
- Dosage for various infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Mild and transient effects
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution should be exercised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
- Not likely to be a problem at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instruction for intramuscular injection reconstitution
- Instruction for intravenous injection reconstitution
- Instruction for different doses intravenous injection reconstitution
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture