Axicef Plus 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 65.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 910.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 455.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Axicef plus 250 mg tablet Axicef plus 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Axicef Plus 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Infectious Diseases

Description

  • Indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Binds irreversibly to beta-lactamase enzymes and inactivates them
  • Excreted into the breast milk in small quantities

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      Functions

      • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
      • Provides a solution for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by beta-lactam resistant bacteria

      Materials

        Technical Specifications

        • 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
        • Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid tablet may be taken without regard of food
        • Starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it

        Design Elements

          Usability Features

            Dosage Administration

            • 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
            • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
            • 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days for Acute otitis media in pediatric patients

            Interaction

            • Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%

            Contraindications

            • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin
            • Contraindicated in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis

            Side Effects

            • Nausea
            • Vomiting
            • Diarrhea
            • Abdominal discomfort or pain
            • Prolonged administration may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms

            Pregnancy & Lactation

            • Avoided in the first trimester if possible
            • Excreted into the breast milk in small quantities

            Precautions & Warnings

            • Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
            • Given with care to patients with a history of colitis

            Therapeutic Class

            • Second generation Cephalosporins

            Storage Conditions

            • Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light and moisture

            Common Questions

            • Used to treat various infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
            • Starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it
            • Safe to use in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections
            • Safe to use during breastfeeding

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