Furocef 250 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
250 mg vial: ৳ 55.21
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of early Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective antibacterial agent
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Activity against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for parenteral administration
- Dosage for meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B
Precautions & Warnings
- To be given with care to patients receiving potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution instructions for intramuscular injection
- Reconstitution instructions for intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C, away from light & moisture