Mexclav (125 mg+31.25 mg)/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

70 ml bottle: ৳ 252.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
  • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
  • Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
  • Septicemia caused by various bacteria
  • Meningitis caused by various bacteria
  • Switch therapy (Injectable to oral)

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Clavulanic acid as a beta lactamase inhibitor

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage details for adolescents and adults
  • Dosage details for pediatric patients
  • Instructions for taking without regard of food

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid
  • Effect of drug that reduces gastric acidity on bioavailability

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Possibility of overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
  • Rare side effects like renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritis, rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety information regarding first trimester avoidance
  • Excretion of Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Careful administration to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Use caution in patients with history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Storage instructions

Common Questions about Mexclav 125 Suspension

  • Explanation of Mexclav 125 Syrup composition
  • Usage information for various infections
  • Duration for Mexclav 125 Syrup to take effect
  • Duration of effects of Mexclav 125 Syrup
  • Safety information regarding alcohol consumption
  • Habit forming tendencies
  • Safety information for use during pregnancy
  • Safety information for use while breast-feeding
  • Quick tips for usage

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